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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Catarina Demony and Pedro Nunes

Chinese embassy in Lisbon removes CCTV camera after residents' concerns

FILE PHOTO: A surveillance camera is seen pointed to the exterior of the Chinese embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, December 21, 2022. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Surveillance cameras installed at the Chinese Embassy in Portugal's capital Lisbon were removed or repositioned on Thursday after concerns of a "blatant violation of privacy" were raised by residents.

Three large 360-degrees surveillance cameras were installed around the consular section two months ago, a resident who wished to remain anonymous told Reuters in December, saying they were concerned they might be able to film apartments buildings and public roads.

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