The group became separated, regrouping on the other side - without Mrs Phan-Gillis.After returning to Houston several days later, Mr Gillis told them that the US consulate had informed him his wife had been detained, accused of stealing state secrets.
Her family vigorously deny the accusations, which they say have never been properly explained. Since then, consular officials have been able to visit Mrs Phan-Gillis periodically, to check up on her health, which her husband says is poor, and to pass on messages.
The US embassy in Beijing would not comment on the story and referred the BBC to the US Department of State in Washington, which was closed at the time of enquiry.
1. What do we know about Mrs Phan-Gillis according to the passage?
A. A Vietnamese who goes to China on business.
B. She went on a trade visit with her husband.
C. A consultant for Chinese and US businesses of the Houston Shenzhen Sister City Association
D. An American who has been held by Chinese government.
2. What is the attitude of China’s authorities toward this issue?
A. Mrs Phan-Gillis is guilty of stealing China’s state secrets.
B. They do not confirm the investigation of Mrs Phan-Gillis
C. Whether Mrs Phan-Gillis is guilty or not is still under investigation.
D. They are expecting other countries’ intervene.
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