China puts American scientist on trial after North Korea nuclear research
- A Chinese-born American seismologist whose U.
- S.-funded research helped detect North Korea's nuclear tests has been held in China for nearly two years and is now facing espionage charges, in a case that is adding fresh strain to already tense U.
- The detention of 54-year-old Youlin Chen, reported publicly for the first time, has been confirmed by his wife, U.
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- A Chinese-born American seismologist whose U.
- S.-funded research helped detect North Korea's nuclear tests has been held in China for nearly two years and is now facing espionage charges, in a case that is adding fresh strain to already tense U.
- The detention of 54-year-old Youlin Chen, reported publicly for the first time, has been confirmed by his wife, U.
Sources: The Independent