Japanese man detained in China is employee of drugmaker Astellas

A Japanese man detained in Beijing since earlier this month for allegedly violating Chinese law is an employee of Astellas Pharma Inc., a spokesperson for the Japanese drugmaker confirmed Sunday.The Japanese government has been seeking the release of the man, in his 50s, as soon as possible. He may be facing spying allegations.A source familiar with the matter said the man was held by Chinese authorities just before his planned return to Japan this month."It is correct that one of our company employees has been detained," the spokesperson of Astellas, headquartered in Tokyo, told Kyodo News…READ FULL ARTICLE