U.S. Declares Min Zin Wrongfully Detained | Chattanooga News

The U.S. State Department has officially labeled American academic Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China, following his arrest in Yunnan province on June 3rd during an invited conference. A Ph.D. candidate at UC Berkeley and executive director of Myanmar’s Institute for Strategy and Policy, Zin was accused by Chinese authorities of espionage — though no evidence was shared. This is the second U.S. academic recently designated as wrongfully detained, with Dr. Youlin Chen’s wife calling the move a step toward justice. The Institute for Strategy and Policy demands his immediate release, arguing that scholars must be free to research without fear. Despite China’s claim that Zin’s rights are protected, the U.S. insists on safeguarding its citizens abroad — especially as high-level diplomatic talks between Washington and Beijing continue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bbc8b2199d96a5d