Man says wife who was arrested in China interrogated daily

This undated photo provided by Jeff Gillis shows his wife, Phan Phan-Gillis. Chinese authorities are investigating Phan-Gillis, an American businesswoman on suspicion of spying and stealing state secrets, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, confirming earlier media reports that Phan-Gillis of Houston was detained earlier this year while traveling in the country. (Courtesy of Jeff Gillis via AP) This undated photo provided by Jeff Gillis shows his wife, Phan Phan-Gillis. Chinese authorities are investigating Phan-Gillis, an American businesswoman on suspicion of spying and stealing state secrets, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, confirming earlier media reports that Phan-Gillis of Houston was detained earlier this year while traveling in the country. (Courtesy of Jeff Gillis via AP)

By Associated Press September 23, 2015 3 min read

DALLAS (AP) – An American businesswoman arrested in China on claims she spied and stole state secrets is being held in solitary confinement and is interrogated at least once a day, her husband said Wednesday.

Jeff Gillis said his wife, Phan Phan-Gillis, 55, met earlier Wednesday with an American consulate official.

Her health has stabilized after suffering from ailments since she was taken into custody in March while traveling with a trade delegation from her hometown of Houston, he said.

Gillis explained his wife is allowed to retain lawyers to monitor her health and relay messages to family, but not to discuss the accusations against her. She has not been charged, and Chinese authorities have not specified the allegations against her. Gillis said her lawyers in China had been told she’s accused of stealing state secrets.

“The only way she’s going to get released is if President Barack Obama takes an active interest in her case,” Gillis said.