China wrongfully detaining US citizen, State Department declares
Summary
The U.S. State Department said that two American citizens, U Min Zin and Youlin Chen, are wrongfully detained by China. China accuses them of spying, but the U.S. calls these charges questionable and wants their immediate release.Key Facts
- U Min Zin, an expert on Myanmar politics, was arrested in China in June 2026 while invited to a conference.
- China claims Min Zin is involved in espionage that threatens its national security.
- The U.S. government, after review, says Min Zin is "wrongfully detained," implying political motives behind the charges.
- Youlin Chen, a U.S. seismologist living in Boston, has been detained in China since November 2024, also accused of spying due to his research work.
- The State Department denies China’s espionage accusations against Chen and demands his release.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials emphasize their commitment to protecting U.S. citizens abroad.
- Min Zin participated in Myanmar’s democracy movement in the 1980s and fled the country to avoid arrest.
- Both cases highlight ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over security and human rights issues.
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