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China Detains U.S. Scholar on Espionage Charges

Updated 2026-06-12 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Chinese authorities have arrested Min Zin, a U.S.-based scholar with ties to Myanmar activism, on suspicion of espionage and national security violations.

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China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."
2026-06-12 17:04 UTC
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