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Chinese Authorities Indict Japanese Astellas Employee on Espionage Charges in August 2024

Aug 21, 2024, 04:42 PM

Chinese authorities have indicted a Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma Inc., who had been detained in China since March 2023 on suspicion of espionage, according to Kyodo. The indictment, announced in August 2024, has raised concerns among Japanese businesses operating in China, prompting calls for greater clarity and transparency regarding Beijing's counterespionage efforts. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the investigation and indictment were conducted lawfully and urged Japan to educate its citizens on legal compliance.