Beijing confirms arrest of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges

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China has confirmed the arrest and criminal detention of US citizen Min Zin on espionage and national security charges. Min Zin, a political analyst with a Myanmar-focused think tank, is accused of engaging in espionage activities under Chinese law.

Beijing has confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen and political analyst at a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. “It is understood that Min Zin has been placed under criminal detention by the relevant authorities in accordance with the law on suspicion of engaging in espionage and endangering China’s national security,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Friday. Lin did not give further details of charges against Min Zin, but...