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American scientist detained in China for espionage since 2024, family reveals
5 sourcesFirst reported 8 days agoUpdated 7 days ago
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- An American seismologist of Chinese descent, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China on espionage charges since 2024.
- Chen's family claims he is wrongfully held and has not had contact with them for over 600 days.
- Advocates suggest that China may be utilizing Chen's expertise to enhance its nuclear test capabilities without detection.
- The U.S. government, including former President Trump, has made diplomatic efforts for his release.
- Chinese diplomatic representatives have stated that there is no recognized unjust detention of Chen within the country.
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BBC News+12h
The Guardian+13h
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All coverage
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China has detained US nuclear seismology expert since 2024, family reveals
The Guardian· 7 days ago
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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
BBC News· 7 days ago
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Αμερικανός σεισμολόγος κρατείται για πάνω από 20 μήνες στην Κίνα για κατασκοπεία
CNN Greece· 7 days ago
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Αμερικανός επιστήμονας κρατείται δύο χρόνια στην Κίνα για κατασκοπεία, στο κενό το αίτημα Τραμπ στον Σι Τζινπίνγκ
Proto Thema· 8 days ago
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Κίνα: Δύο χρόνια υπό κράτηση Αμερικανός σεισμολόγος που μελετούσε τις πυρηνικές δοκιμές της Βόρειας Κορέας – Ποιος είναι ο Γιουλίν Τσεν
Naftemporiki· 7 days ago