Following the recent arrest of a Chinese researcher by Japanese authorities, the Chinese Embassy in Japan has officially conveyed its serious concern to Japan through diplomatic channels. The embassy has urged Japan to uphold the principles of law and facts, ensuring the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens involved in the case.
In an announcement posted on the embassy’s website on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan stated, “We are highly concerned about the incident.” The embassy has already conducted a consular visit to meet with the detained individual.
Furthermore, the embassy spokesperson emphasized the importance of Japan abiding by the principles of the market economy and fair competition to establish a conducive environment for scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on March 27 that a Japanese national had been placed under criminal detention on suspicion of engaging in espionage. The case is currently under investigation. The Chinese authorities notified the Japanese Embassy in accordance with the Vienna Convention and the established norms governing consular relations between China and Japan.