An American scholar of Myanmar detained in China in early June had traveled to the southwestern city of Kunming to attend an academic workshop, a think tank that he founded said Wednesday, calling for his release. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/asia-pacific/politics/us-scholar-myanmar-china-academic-visit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #us #myanmar #china
American scholar of Myanmar held in China was on academic visit, think tank says

China’s foreign ministry confirmed last week the arrest of Min Zin, saying he was suspected of spying and endangering national security.

The Japan Times