U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying

The New York Times | July 15, 2026, 4:59 a.m. | Original
President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says. Dr. Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.
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