U.S. Seismologist Detained by China for Alleged Espionage Charges

Chinese-born U.S. citizen and seismologist Youlin Chen was recently arrested for nearly two years and faces trial on accounts of espionage. These charges have raised concerns over U.S.-China relations. Chen’s ​work as a seismographer focuses on publishing U.S. funded work surrounding North Korean nuclear tests. This arrest of a US citizen contradicts China’s reputation for … Continue reading U.S. Seismologist Detained by China for Alleged Espionage Charges