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. "It is correct that one of our company employees has been detained," the spokesperson of Astellas, headquartered in Tokyo, told Kyodo News. But the official refrained from releasing the man's position, age and the circumstances behind his detention for privacy reasons and also because "there are many things we do not know.

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