Bloomberg, an American media outlet, reported that a Chinese female staff member working at a bureau in Beijing, China, was detained by authorities on suspicion of being involved in activities that endanger national security.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the staff is under investigation by Beijing's national security department.

Bloomberg, an American media outlet, has been spotted on the 11th when a Chinese female staff member working at a branch office in Beijing, China, has been out of contact since December 7 and is being taken to officials from her apartment. I told you.



When Bloomberg contacted the Chinese government and others, it was confirmed that the staff was detained on suspicion of being involved in activities that endanger national security.



The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed to NHK that the staff is under investigation by the Beijing city's national security department, but has revealed what kind of actions are being investigated. not.



A Bloomberg spokeswoman said, "We are working with Chinese authorities to understand the situation and will support her as much as possible while gathering information."



The staff has been working in Bloomberg since 2017 and has previously worked in several other foreign media.