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Astellas employee jailed in China on spy charge
Japanese executive to be released from China after three-and-a-half-year espionage sentence.
In brief
Japanese executive to be released from China after three-and-a-half-year espionage sentence. A Japanese Astellas Pharma executive jailed in China on espionage charges will be released in mid-December after completing a three-and-a-half-year sentence and deported. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Astellas employee jailed in China
A Japanese executive of Astellas Pharma imprisoned in China on espionage charges is expected to be released in mid-December after completing his sentence and immediately deported.
China's 2023 espionage law changes
China enacted changes to its espionage law in 2023 that broadened the range of activities subject to investigation.
Jailed employee's sentence duration
The Japanese national served a three-and-a-half-year term after reportedly taking plea.
The short version
A Japanese Astellas Pharma executive jailed in China on espionage charges will be released in mid-December after completing a three-and-a-half-year sentence and deported.
