China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen who heads a Myanmar-focused think tank, saying he was suspected of espionage and of endangering China’s national security.

China Confirms Arrest, Detention Of US Citizen On Espionage Allegations

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."