US Seismology Expert Detained in China Since 2024
Youlin Chen, an American nuclear seismology expert, has been detained in China on espionage charges since 5 November 2024. His family reports that Donald Trump appealed to Xi Jinping for his release, but the request went unanswered. Advocates suggest Chen's expertise may be exploited by Beijing for undetected nuclear tests.
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