China arrests US citizen on espionage charges just weeks after Trump trip

The Independent World Friday 12 June 2026, 08:26 UTC By Ryan Woo 1 min read

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China's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen leading a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering Chinese national security.

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