China says it has arrested U.S. citizen Min Zin, a researcher and founder/executive director of the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar (ISP-M), on suspicion of espionage and of endangering China’s national security. Multiple outlets report that China’s foreign ministry confirmed the detention, citing language used by a spokesperson, Lin Jian, who says Min Zin is placed under “criminal compulsory measures” by relevant authorities. Chinese statements do not provide specific evidence or detailed allegations beyond the claims of espionage and national-security risk. Several reports describe Min Zin as a political analyst who focuses on Myanmar and related issues and as a Myanmar-focused think tank leader. At least one outlet adds biographical context, noting Min Zin’s earlier involvement in activism connected to Myanmar’s 1988 uprising. Other reports say he traveled to China and was detained after arriving in the country, including coverage that places his arrival in Kunming in the southwest. The accounts consistently frame the arrest as an action taken by Chinese authorities following suspicion raised by China, with no further details publicly released by Beijing in the reports.