{
  "id": 9307654,
  "title": "Wife of US seismologist detained in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/wife-of-us-seismologist-detained-in-china-says-trump-will-ask-xi-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909403"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Youlin Chen, 54, is one of two Americans held by Beijing whom the US has designated as wrongfully detained. US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. According to the Hong Kong Free Press, during their meeting, Trump will personally ask Xi to free Youlin Chen, who is being held in China.\n\nThe meeting between Trump and Xi comes as the two countries look to ease tensions on trade and discuss concerns about artificial intelligence systems. Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan will attend a ceremony at the White House, including a military flyover, and hold talks with Trump.\n\nThe US has designated Youlin Chen's detention as a top priority. The exact details of Chen's detention and the circumstances surrounding it are not specified in the reports.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hong Kong Free Press",
        "title": "China’s Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chinas-xi-heads-to-us-for-talks-with-trump-state-media",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:41:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "China hawks grumble over Trump’s lavish welcome planned for Xi state visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/china-hawks-grumble-over-trumps-lavish-welcome-planned-for-xi-state",
        "published": "2026-09-23T11:00:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}