US scientist held in China for nearly 2 years, family reveals, in a case Trump has raised with Xi
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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A China-born American seismologist has been detained in China for approximately two years without formal charges or trial, according to disclosure by a human rights advocacy organization supporting the family. The case has gained international attention as former President Trump has reportedly discussed the matter during diplomatic communications with Chinese leadership. The scientist's prolonged detention raises serious concerns about due process and the rights of American citizens abroad.
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