Beijing confirms arrest of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges

Beijing confirmed on Friday the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen and political analyst at a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security.
“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 Friday.
He did not provide further details of the allegations, but...