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China detains US scientist over alleged spying
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM ET
Summary: China has detained US scientist Chen Youlin for nearly two years on spying charges, his family says.
WHO: Chen Youlin's family
WHAT: Chen Youlin was detained by China on spying charges, according to his family.
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: He is being held on spying charges.
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