China formally arrests Astellas employee suspected of spying, Japan urges release

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Kyodo news agency identified the man being held as an employee of drugmaker Astellas Pharma. Read more at straitstimes.com.

on suspicion of espionage, the Japanese government said on Thursday, calling on Beijing to release its national to avoid the issue becoming another thorn in relations.

Under China’s judicial system, the formal arrest of a suspect triggers a more intensive investigation by prosecutors, before pressing charges. When asked about the arrest, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson said such cases are handled according to law, and individual’s rights and interests are protected.

 

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