In May, 2 Japanese nationals were detained in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on suspicion of smuggling goods prohibited by the state from being imported or exported. At a press conference held by China’s Foreign Ministry, the Chinese side said it would investigate and deal with illegal and criminal activities in accordance with the law.
It has been reported that 2 Japanese nationals were detained in Dalian, Liaoning Province, in May on suspicion of smuggling goods prohibited by the state from being imported or exported. The detainees were 2 Japanese nationals.
At the regular press conference of China’s Foreign Ministry on 11 August, a reporter from The Yomiuri Shimbun asked about the case, including whether the 2 people had already been charged. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆), who handled the press conference, said that the Chinese side had responded to the relevant issue and reiterated its policy of investigating and dealing with the matter in accordance with the law.
Spokesperson Guo said, “China’s competent authorities investigate and deal with illegal and criminal cases in accordance with the law.” The article is identified as being provided by CGTN Japanese.
The report conveys the official position on the detention and future legal proceedings, while avoiding a clear statement on whether charges have been filed or the specific timing of subsequent procedures.