Young Kim

“If you travel to China, Beijing may take you hostage as leverage in diplomatic negotiation.”

Young Kim · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17

Congresswoman Young Kim opened the hearing on China's repression with a warning to Americans about the risks of traveling to China.

“Beijing wanted to send a message to those whose research inconvenienced it, and detained Mr Zin ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.”

Young Kim · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17

Kim added that Beijing detained U Min Zin ahead of the Trump-Xi summit to send a message to researchers whose work inconveniences it.