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Rubio Calls Seismologist Chen Wrongfully Detained in China

7/14/2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated U.S. citizen seismologist Youlin Chen as wrongfully detained on March 19, making his release a top U.S. priority.
The Foley Foundation says Chen is among at least 12 Americans unjustly held in China after his November 5 2024 detention on espionage charges.
President Donald Trump pledged to bring back every detained American and has already reunited over 100 people since taking office.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated U.S. citizen seismologist Youlin Chen as wrongfully detained on March 19, making his release a top U.S. priority.
The Foley Foundation says Chen is among at least 12 Americans unjustly held in China after his November 5 2024 detention on espionage charges.
President Donald Trump pledged to bring back every detained American and has already reunited over 100 people since taking office.