China arrests US scholar over spying allegations, foreign ministry confirms (opens original article in a new tab)

China has arrested a US scholar, Min Zin, on charges of espionage and endangering national security, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The arrest occurred amid tensions between the US and China, with Min Zin being a political analyst focused on Myanmar.

• China arrests US scholar Min Zin on spying and national security charges
• China's Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrest and notified the US consulate
• Min Zin is a Myanmar-born political analyst with dual US and Myanmar citizenship