China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Summary
China has detained a US scientist named Chen Youlin on spying charges since November 2024 while he was visiting family in Beijing. Chen studies nuclear tests using earthquake data, focusing on North Korea, but Chinese authorities suspect him of espionage related to nuclear programs.Key Facts
- Chen Youlin is a 54-year-old US citizen and seismologist who tracks nuclear tests.
- He was arrested in November 2024 during a family visit to Beijing.
- China accuses him of espionage, which can lead to life in prison or death there.
- Chen’s wife says his work was public, collaborative, and not secretive.
- Chen has been interrogated over 100 times and was denied a lawyer for 13 months.
- US and China both have voluntary bans on nuclear testing but have not ratified the official treaty banning all nuclear tests.
- US groups say Chen’s health is at risk due to diabetes and other conditions.
- US Senator Edward Markey criticized China’s treatment of Chen and hopes for his release.
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