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U.S. Demands Release of Wrongfully Detained Scholar | US News
The U.S. government has officially labeled Myanmar scholar and American citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China, escalating his case to top priority in Washington’s diplomatic efforts to secure his release. Arrested at a Yunnan airport in June after arriving for an academic conference, Min Zin vanished from contact for two days before authorities confirmed he was under investigation — despite holding a valid visa and having traveled to China for similar events before. His detention comes amid heightened U.S.-China tensions, with leaders set to meet soon, and rights groups warning of…
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