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Trump urges Xi to free seized American seismologist
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Summary: President Trump urged Xi Jinping to release American seismologist Youlin Chen, whose family says he was accused of spying.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Urged Xi Jinping to release American seismologist Youlin Chen
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 6:58 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Trump urged Xi Jinping to release Youlin Chen, who was accused of spying.
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