Wife of US seismologist detained in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him
Youlin Chen, 54, is one of two Americans held by Beijing whom the US has designated as "wrongfully detained," making their release a top priority.
Yufang Rong, wife of detained US seismologist Youlin Chen, has revealed that President Donald Trump has assured her that he will request Chinese President Xi Jinping to free her husband during their upcoming meeting. Chen, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in China since late 2024, accused of fabricated espionage charges despite his research being openly published, using publicly available data, and conducted in collaboration with Chinese scientists.
Rong expressed concern over Chen's treatment, as he has been interrogated over 100 times, denied access to a Chinese lawyer, and subjected to substandard medical care and food. The US has designated Chen and another American, Min Zin, as wrongly detained, making their release a top priority for the administration.
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