2 Japanese held in China over alleged rare earths smuggling (opens original article in a new tab)

China detained two Japanese nationals over alleged rare earths smuggling, with one being an employee of a Japanese company's China subsidiary. Chinese authorities confirmed the detentions, stating they were in accordance with Chinese law and the Japanese side was notified.

• China detained two Japanese nationals for allegedly smuggling rare earth products.
• One detainee is a Japanese electric machinery maker's China subsidiary employee.
• Chinese authorities stated the detentions were in accordance with Chinese law and notified the Japanese side.