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A Japanese employee working at the China unit of a major heavy electric machinery manufacturer has been detained since last month, possibly in connection with attempts to take products related to rare earths. . .
A Japanese employee working at the China unit of a major heavy electric machinery manufacturer has been detained since last month, possibly in connection with attempts to take products related to rare earths out of the country, amid tightened export controls imposed by Beijing, according to sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday,News. Azreports, citingKyodo. The Japanese government has confirmed that two Japanese nationals were detained in May on suspicion of violating a law related to smuggling items prohibited for import or export, although further details were not disclosed due to privacy considerations. According to the sources, one of the detainees is an employee of the electric machinery manufacturer. RECOMMENDED STORIESAsian stocks mixed as oil falls near four-month lowAlibaba sues US government over Chinese military labelApple faces antitrust complaint in China over App Store feesAsian shares dip as Fed hike bets shake global marketsChief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said at a press conference that Japan’s consular offices in Shenyang and Dalian in northeasternChinahave been informed by local customs authorities that the two individuals were detained on May 18 and May 25, respectively. He added that the Japanese government will communicate with the individuals concerned and related parties and will “respond appropriately from the standpoint of protecting nationals overseas,” while noting that the two detainees are not experiencing any health issues. The recent detentions could further increase concerns among Japanese companies operating in China, particularly as bilateral tensions remain high over a diplomatic dispute following remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last November regarding an attack on Taiwan. News. AzBy Nijat Babayev