Speaker Okamura says China visit was coordinated with intelligence services

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Tomio Okamura (SPD) says he consulted Czech intelligence chiefs while preparing for his visit to China.

Speaking on CNN Prima News ahead of his departure on Sunday, Okamura said the trip will focus on boosting Chinese tourism to Czechia, restoring direct flights, supporting Czech businesses, negotiating visa-free travel for Czech tourists and seeking to bring a Terracotta Army exhibition to Prague.

He also said current consular issues, including the case of a Czech citizen recently detained in China on suspicion of endangering state security, could be discussed.