Youlin Chen
ArgentinascientistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Youlin Chen is an American seismologist who has been detained in China since November 2024 on espionage charges. His expertise in detecting underground nuclear tests using seismological data has raised suspicions amid U.S.-China tensions over nuclear testing. The U.S. government has declared him 'wrongfully detained', with ongoing efforts to secure his release, including appeals from former President Donald Trump.
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Youlin Chen is a seismologist detained and accused of espionage while visiting family in Beijing.
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Argentina· 2026-09-24
Youlin Chen is a U.S. scientist imprisoned in China since late 2024.
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Italy· 2026-09-23
Italy· 2026-09-23
Youlin Chen has been detained in China on espionage charges since 2024.
China has detained US nuclear seismology expert since 2024, family reveals | Human rightsThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-15
United Kingdom· 2026-07-15
