A Japanese male employee of a major pharmaceutical company who is serving a prison sentence in China on suspicion of espionage is expected to be released in December. Government officials are reportedly considering the family's privacy and will not disclose the release schedule.
The Japanese male employee serving a prison sentence in China on suspicion of espionage is believed to be scheduled for release in December, according to people familiar with the matter. He is employed by a major pharmaceutical company and has reportedly been detained for an extended period.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara (木原) indicated that the release date would not be disclosed in consideration of privacy, with public information to be limited out of consideration for the family.