Japanese Citizen Accused of Spying in China

What’s new: China has taken “criminal compulsory measures” against a Japanese citizen this month on suspected spying activities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Monday amid reports that an employee of a Japanese firm was detained.

The person allegedly violated China’s anti-espionage law and criminal law, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a daily briefing. The compulsory measures taken could involve arrest, detention, residential surveillance or bail pending trial.