# U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:58:43Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T05:13:21Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/world/asia/china-seismologist-north-korea-nuclear.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says. Dr. Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.

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