Two Japanese nationals have been detained in China on allegations of smuggling rare-earth related products that are subject to export restrictions.
According to media reports, two Japanese nationals are being held in China.
The goods they are alleged to have smuggled were rare-earth related products subject to export controls. The information was published on June 24, 2026.
No further details such as the timing of the detentions or the identities of the individuals have been released.
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