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Jun 25, 2026

Japanese Firms Weigh China Exit as Detentions and a Security Breach Pile Up

Fresh detentions of Japanese nationals, a classified Self-Defense Forces system left infected by Chinese malware for a year, and reports that companies are finally weighing a China exit fused into one story of mounting security distrust — and cold criticism that any withdrawal is far too late.

Japanese Employee Detained in China Over Rare Earths Reignites 'China Risk' Fears

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Jun 24, 2026

Japanese Employee Detained in China Over Rare Earths Reignites 'China Risk' Fears

An employee of a major Japanese electronics firm was reportedly detained by Chinese authorities in connection with rare-earth export controls. Netizens split between attacking China's 'hostage diplomacy' and blaming Japanese firms and Keidanren for ignoring long-warned 'China risk' while still sending staff there.