China jails Japanese businessman for espionage, embassy says
Summary
A Japanese businessman working for Astellas Pharma Inc. has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in China for spying. The man was detained in March 2023 and formally arrested in October. Japan's government is asking China to release him and ensure fair treatment.Key Facts
- A Japanese businessman, in his 60s, was sentenced in China for espionage.
- He worked for Astellas Pharma Inc, a company based in Tokyo.
- He was first detained in March 2023 and charged in October.
- Japan's embassy in Beijing is asking for his early release.
- Since 2014, 17 Japanese citizens have been detained in China under its counterespionage law.
- Five of the 17 detained Japanese citizens are still held in China.
- Japan's ambassador criticized the verdict and called it "extremely regrettable."
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