China arrests US scholar of Myanmar on suspicion of spying

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China arrests US scholar of Myanmar on suspicion of spying

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China has arrested Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and leader of a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of spying and endangering Chinese national security, confirmed by China's foreign ministry. The case heightens tensions between China and the United States amid geopolitical sensitivities around Myanmar.

BEIJING, June 12 - China's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen who leads a think-tank focused on Myanmar, saying the American was suspected of spying and endangering Chinese national security.

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