Regarding the detention in China of a Japanese man in his 50s working for a significant pharmaceutical firm, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi clarified that he had not been capable of contact the person straight, and continued to request his early launch and a gathering with the consul. He expressed his intention to strongly demand its implementation.
In Beijing, China this month, a Japanese man in his 50s was detained by nationwide safety authorities to crack down on espionage, and many others., and Astellas Pharma, a significant pharmaceutical firm, revealed that it was its personal workers who had been detained.
At a press convention, Foreign Minister Hayashi defined that he had made requests to the Chinese facet, by numerous ranges and alternatives, for the early repatriation of Japanese nationals detained in China. We take what occurred very severely,” he mentioned.
He then clarified that he had not been capable of straight contact the person who was detained this time, and indicated that he would proceed to strongly demand his early launch and a gathering with the consul.
In addition, concerning the influence on Japan-China relations, he mentioned, “Because there are many issues and pending issues, including this matter, it is important to assert what should be asserted to China and maintain frank exchanges.” .