China Detains Myanmar Citizen Min Zin on Espionage Suspicion
Quick Look
- China has detained a Myanmar citizen, Min Zin, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security.
- The US consulate in Guangzhou has been notified.
- This comes as Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit China next week.
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Why It Matters
A Myanmar citizen, Min Zin, has been detained in China on suspicion of espionage. The US consulate in Guangzhou has been informed.
It is understood that Min Zin has been placed under criminal detention by the relevant authorities in accordance with the law on suspicion of engaging in espionage and endangering China’s national security,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Friday.
Lin did not give further details of charges against Min Zin, but added that the US consulate in Guangzhou had been notified.
Also on Friday, Beijing announced that Myanmese President Min Aung Hlaing would pay a state visit to China next week, his first since assuming the presidency earlier this year.
The New York Times first reported the arrest of Min Zin on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.
Open Questions
- What are the specific charges against Min Zin?
- What is the US response to the detention?
