Global Reach

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China for nearly two years without a trial, according to an advocacy group. His family, advised by Global Reach, revealed the situation as Chinese officials showed no sign of releasing him, despite President Trump raising the case during a meeting with President Xi Jinping. Chen, charged with espionage, has worked as a U.S. government contractor analyzing seismological data.

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years. His family, advised by advocacy group Global Reach, revealed his case amid diplomatic efforts by U.S. administrations and concerns over espionage charges linked to his seismic data work.

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without a trial for nearly two years on espionage charges. His family, supported by the advocacy group Global Reach, is seeking his release, citing lack of progress despite diplomatic efforts by U.S. officials including President Trump.

A China-born U.S. seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years. His wife stated he has not been contacted in over 600 days, and President Trump raised the case with Chinese President Xi Jinping, though no resolution has occurred. Chen, designated a wrongful detainee by the U.S. State Department, faces espionage charges.