An American woman has been detained in China for months on suspicion of spying, her family and Chinese officials said.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sandy Phan-Gillis was "suspected of engaging in activities that have harmed China's national security," without giving any more details about the allegations.
She was "assured of all her rights…is in a good state of health and is cooperating with the investigation," the Foreign Ministry added in a statement.
Confirmation of the detention came as China's President Xi Jinping was due to arrive in the U.S. for his first state visit.
Phan-Gillis' husband, Jeff Gillis, said his 55-year-old wife was detained at a checkpoint six months ago while on a trade delegation trip.
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Source: NBC News
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