China hands 3-1/2-year prison sentence to Astellas' Japanese employee, Nikkei says

Japanese Employee Sentenced: A Beijing court sentenced a Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma to 3.5 years in prison for espionage, following his detention since March 2023 and indictment a year prior.

China's Stance on Judicial Process: The Chinese foreign ministry stated that judicial authorities handle cases according to the law, emphasizing support for economic cooperation with Japan and a conducive environment for lawful operations of Japanese businesses in China.