Astellas employee imprisoned in China to be released in December, Japanese media report

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Astellas employee imprisoned in China to be released in December, Japanese media report

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A Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma imprisoned in China on an espionage conviction is expected to be released in mid-December and returned to Japan, according to Japanese media reports. The case touches on bilateral relations and security-related concerns surrounding espionage allegations.

TOKYO, Nov 8 - A Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma sentenced to three years and six months in prison for espionage in China is set to be released in mid-December and returned to Japan, Japanese media reported late on Saturday.

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