TOKYO -- China's indictment of a Japanese employee at Astellas Pharma has heightened safety concerns among the Japanese business community there, with companies seeking greater clarity and transparency regarding Beijing's counterespionage efforts.
Opaque espionage crackdown spurs concern over employee safety

Under President Xi Jinping, China has intensified efforts to protect national security and prevent espionage. © Kyodo
TOKYO -- China's indictment of a Japanese employee at Astellas Pharma has heightened safety concerns among the Japanese business community there, with companies seeking greater clarity and transparency regarding Beijing's counterespionage efforts.