U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying
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High confidence — 90/100
- President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says.
- Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.
- By July 14, 2026 / 11:57 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google China rejected on Tuesday an accusation that it has wrongfully detained a U.
Confirmed
- President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says.
- Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.
- By July 14, 2026 / 11:57 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google China rejected on Tuesday an accusation that it has wrongfully detained a U.