A man rides his motorcycle past the entrance of the Japanese embassy in Beijing on Aug. 29, 2023. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty ImagesThe 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.
China Detains 2 Japanese Accused of Smuggling Restricted Items
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