started · updated
U.S. designates American scholars Min Zin and Youlin Chen as wrongfully detained by China
The United States government has formally designated American citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the determination following a review of the circumstances surrounding Zin's detention in Yunnan province on June 3, while he was attending an academic conference.
China has accused Zin, the founder of the Institute for Strategy and Policy - Myanmar, of espionage and endangering national security. The U.S. Department of State has called on Beijing to release all American citizens who are being arbitrarily detained or prevented from leaving the country.
This announcement follows the earlier designation of Dr. Youlin Chen, a prominent seismologist, as wrongfully detained. Dr. Chen was arrested in Beijing in late 2024 and has been held for over 650 days. The U.S. government is escalating diplomatic efforts to secure the release of both academics, making their freedom a high priority in ongoing bilateral relations.
Entities
China · Marco Rubio · Min Zin · U.S. Department of State · United States Department of State · Youlin Chen
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Secretary of State Marco Rubio has formally designated American citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China. cbn.globo.com · www.secretchina.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.transport-online.nl
- [● 4 SOURCES] The U.S. government is calling on Beijing to release all American citizens arbitrarily detained or prevented from leaving China. cbn.globo.com · www.secretchina.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.transport-online.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The designation of these academics as wrongfully detained makes their release a top priority for the U.S. government. www.secretchina.com · www.transport-online.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dr. Youlin Chen was arrested at Beijing Capital International Airport in November 2024 while attempting to return to the U.S. www.secretchina.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. government is escalating diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the detained citizens. www.secretchina.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dr. Youlin Chen was previously designated as wrongfully detained by the U.S. in March. www.secretchina.com · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] China claims Min Zin was detained on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. cbn.globo.com · www.secretchina.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.transport-online.nl
- [● 4 SOURCES] Min Zin was detained on June 3 in Yunnan province while traveling to attend an academic conference. cbn.globo.com · www.secretchina.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.transport-online.nl