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Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting

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Real event · politics · 2026-09-17

Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting

Final verdict announced: September 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET

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Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China seeking Trump's help.

The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: private

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Sylvia Zin is advocating for her imprisoned husband.

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