Exportbeperkingen: China beperkt sinds januari de uitvoer van kritieke grondstoffen naar Japan, nadat beide landen hevige ruzie kregen over Taiwan. Nu heeft China twee Japanse burgers vastgezet.

China has detained two Japanese citizens suspected of smuggling prohibited items, reportedly linked to rare earths.

Both detainees taken into custody last month about a week apart but at least one not suspected of spying.

China has detained two Japanese citizens suspected of smuggling prohibited items, reportedly linked to rare earths

China has detained two Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling banned goods. Reports suggest that at least one case may involve strategic rare-earth-related exports.

Exportbeperkingen: China beperkt sinds januari de uitvoer van kritieke grondstoffen naar Japan, nadat beide landen hevige ruzie kregen over Taiwan. Nu heeft China twee Japanse…