Is China a no-go zone for Japanese travellers? Espionage arrests raise concerns

Jul 18, 2025 | INVESTING

The arrest and prosecution of Japanese citizens in China is fuelling public anxiety and deterring travel, Japan’s government has warned, as academics and businesspeople said they were either taking precautions or avoiding visits altogether.
Tokyo expressed its concern about deteriorating relations on Wednesday after a court in Beijing sentenced a Japanese employee of pharmaceuticals manufacturer Astellas Pharma to three years and six months in prison for espionage.
The man, who has not been…

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