China Detains Two Japanese Nationals for Smuggling

China has detained two Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling export-restricted goods, according to Chinese authorities. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara confirmed the detentions, and one of the individuals may be an employee of a Japanese electronics company. China's Foreign Ministry stated the detentions were carried out in accordance with Chinese law. The two are suspected of violating Chinese laws related to smuggling banned goods.