Youlin Chen

A new diplomacy of detainees is emerging between China and the US, as seen in the case of Yufang Rong and her husband Youlin Chen, an American seismologist held by China for nearly two years.

An American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China on spying charges since November 5, 2024, at Beijing International Airport. His wife and advocates claim the charges are unjust.

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.