China detains US citizen suspected of spying (opens original article in a new tab)

China detained an American citizen, Min Zin, a political analyst with ties to a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.

• China holds Min Zin, an American citizen, for alleged espionage against national security.
• Min Zin is affiliated with the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, which studies Myanmar's political dynamics.
• The US consulate in Guangzhou was notified, and Min Zin's family is seeking updates.