BEIJING: China said Friday it was holding an American citizen accused of espionage, identifying the man as a political analyst at a policy think tank focusing on neighboring Myanmar. Min Zin — a founder of the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar (ISP-M) — “has been subjected to criminal compulsory measures,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news briefing. Authorities are holding him “on suspicion of engaging in espionage activities that endanger China’s national security,” he said, without providing further details.

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