WorldPublished: 24 June 2026 at 09:20
China Detains Two Japanese Nationals on Smuggling Suspicions
Japan's government reported that two Japanese citizens were detained in May in Dalian, China, on suspicion of smuggling, amid strained bilateral relations.
Two Japanese nationals have been detained in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian since May, according to Japan's government. The individuals are held on suspicion of smuggling. Japanese authorities have been informed and are providing consular assistance. The detention occurs against a backdrop of tensions between China and Japan. No further details have been released about the specific allegations or the investigation.
