China confirms detention of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges
China has confirmed the detention of American citizen Min Zin, an analyst at ISP-M, on suspicion of espionage. Chinese authorities stated he is under "criminal coercive measures." The US has not yet commented.
China has officially confirmed the detention of an American citizen, Min Zin, on allegations of espionage. Min Zin, a founding member and analyst at the Institute for Strategy and Policy - Myanmar (ISP-M), a research center specializing in Myanmar, was reportedly taken into custody. Chinese authorities indicated that they believe Min Zin "is subject to criminal coercive measures by the competent authorities" in connection with the suspected activities. As of the confirmation on Friday, June 12, the United States government has not provided an official statement or comment regarding the American citizen's detention or the accusations made by Beijing. The specific details surrounding the alleged espionage activities remain undisclosed.
Sources: Le Monde