China confirms Japanese citizen indicted on suspicion of espionage

Astellas Pharma

22/08/2024 08:04

BEIJING, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Chinese prosecutors have
indicted a Japanese citizen on suspicion of espionage, China's
foreign ministry said on Thursday, without identifying the
person. 
    China lawfully investigates and deals with illegal and
criminal activities, Mao Ning, a spokesperson at the Chinese
ministry, said at a regular press conference when asked about
the indictment of a Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma Inc
 4503.T .
    The Japanese pharmaceutical company said on Wednesday that
one of its Japanese employees detained since March 2023 on
suspicion of spying had been indicted by Chinese authorities.   

 (Reporting by Colleen Howe; Writing by Ryan Woo;
Editing by Alison Williams)
 ((Ryan.Woo@thomsonreuters.com;))