Event Brief
China detains U.S. researcher on spying suspicion
Filed: Jun 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: China detained U.S. national U Min Zin, founder of a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage.
WHO: China
WHAT: Detained U.S. national U Min Zin on suspicion of espionage and endangering China's national security
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 10:19 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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