Event Brief
China detains two Japanese nationals over rare earth smuggling
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: China detained two Japanese nationals over alleged rare earth smuggling.
WHO: China
WHAT: Detained two Japanese nationals over alleged rare earth smuggling
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 7:42 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The detentions were over alleged rare earth smuggling.
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