Chinese Foreign Ministry Responds to Two Japanese Nationals Detained in China

The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to the detention of Japanese nationals in China, saying the matter was handled in accordance with the law and that the Japanese side has been informed Learn about the progress of the incident and China’s statement, and follow subsequent China-Japan diplomatic developments

On the 24th, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the detention of two Japanese nationals in China. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at the regular press briefing that the two Japanese nationals were detained by the competent Chinese authorities in accordance with the law for violating Chinese law, and that the Chinese side had already informed the Japanese side of the relevant circumstances. Guo Jiakun also stressed that the Japanese side should remind and educate Japanese citizens and companies in China to comply with China’s laws and regulations. This response came at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held in Beijing, and concerned a specific individual case.