The Chinese authorities have detained two Japanese citizens on suspicion of exporting banned goods, both sides confirmed on Wednesday, adding to tensions between the two Asian countries.
Speaking at a regular briefing in Tokyo, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters that one individual was detained on May 18 for allegedly violating a Chinese law related to smuggling items prohibited from import or export.
Another Japanese national was held on May 26 on the same charges, he said.
Chinese authorities have notified Japan’s consulate general in Shenyang and Dalian, two large cities in the northeastern Chinese province of Liaoning, according to Kihara. …Â
China Detains 2 Japanese Accused of Smuggling Restricted Items
