China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
Summary
China denied that it is wrongfully holding Youlin Chen, a U.S. citizen and seismologist accused of spying. Chen has been detained in China since November 2024 and faces trial, while U.S. officials, including President Trump, have sought his release through diplomatic efforts.Key Facts
- Youlin Chen, 54, is a U.S. citizen and seismologist detained in China since November 5, 2024.
- Chen was arrested at Beijing Airport while preparing to return to Boston.
- He is accused of spying and faces a trial in China.
- The Chinese government says it is following legal procedures and denies wrongful detention.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Chen "wrongfully detained" and prioritized his release earlier in 2025.
- Chen’s wife reported that President Trump spoke about Chen’s case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a Beijing visit in May 2026.
- Chen has undergone over 100 interrogations, was denied a lawyer for 13 months, and experienced poor prison conditions, including lack of proper medication.
- President Trump plans to raise Chen’s and another detained American’s cases when Xi visits Washington in September 2026.
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