Event Brief
China arrests US scholar of Myanmar on spying suspicion
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: China’s foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of U.S. citizen Min Zin over alleged spying and threats to national security.
WHO: China’s foreign ministry
WHAT: Confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and head of a think-tank focused on Myanmar, on suspicion of spying.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Min Zin was suspected of spying and endangering Chinese national security.
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