China arrests US researcher it says is suspected of ‘spying’
Summary
China has arrested an American political analyst, Min Zin, on charges of spying and harming national security. Min Zin is a researcher focusing on Myanmar and holds dual US and Myanmar citizenship. The US government has been informed and is providing consular help.Key Facts
- Min Zin is a political analyst and co-founder of the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar (ISP-M).
- He was detained by Chinese authorities on June 3 in Kunming, near the Myanmar border.
- China accused him of spying and endangering national security.
- The US consulate general in Guangzhou was notified of his arrest.
- Min Zin has lived and worked in Myanmar, the US, and Thailand.
- He is a PhD candidate at the University of California, Berkeley.
- The US State Department is aware of the arrest and is assisting with consular services.
- Hundreds of Americans are held in China on various charges, with some cases seen by the US as wrongful detentions.
- The arrest comes amid current diplomatic visits and talks between China, Myanmar, and the US.
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