Astellas employee jailed in China on spy charge set for December release

Japanese national served three-and-a-half-year term after reportedly taking plea China enacted changes to its espionage law in 2023 that broadened the range of activities subject to investigation. (Photo by Tomoki Mera) TOKYO — 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, a source familiar with Japan-China relations said Saturday.

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