Event Brief
China confirms arrest of Myanmar scholar on academic visit
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Summary: China’s foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, during an academic visit.
WHO: China’s foreign ministry
WHAT: Confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, suspected of spying and endangering national security.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: He was suspected of spying and endangering national security.
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