BEIJING: China's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday (Jun 12) the arrest of Min Zin, a United States citizen who leads a think-tank focused on Myanmar, saying the American was suspected of spying and endangering Chinese national security."It is understood that Min Zin has been placed under criminal detention

China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."

China Confirms Arrest, Detention Of US Citizen On Espionage Allegations