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August 20, 2026

U.S. State Department Designates Min Zin as Wrongfully Detained by China

  • The U.S. State Department has formally designated Min Zin as wrongfully detained following an extensive review of his June 3 arrest in Yunnan, China.
  • Min Zin was detained while attending an academic conference, with allegations of espionage and endangering national security.
  • The Institute for Strategy and Policy-Myanmar is calling for his immediate release, highlighting the importance of academic freedom.

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