Japan Slams China’s “Regettable” Espionage Conviction, Demands Releas

Japan expressed strong regret after China sentenced a 60-year-old Japanese citizen to three-and-a-half years in prison on espionage charges. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki urged China to release detained Japanese nationals, ensure humane treatment, and maintain transparency in the legal process. n18oc_crux

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