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China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
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China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying

NPR News · Jun 12, 2026, 5:04 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."

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