Who Is Min Zin? China Arrests US Citizen On Espionage Suspicion

China has confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen and well-known Myanmar political analyst, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The detention was announced Friday by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, who said Min Zin had been placed under criminal detention “in accordance with the law” and that Chinese authorities had notified the US Consulate General in Guangzhou. The arrest comes at a delicate moment for US-China relations, just weeks after President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing as both countries work to stabilize ties. Who Is Min Zin? Min Zin is the executive director of…