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China detains two Japanese nationals on smuggling charges

China detained two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods.
WHO: China
WHAT: Detained two Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling banned goods
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 5:56 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: They were suspected of smuggling banned goods, with at least one case possibly involving strategic rare-earth-related exports.
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