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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Judith Duffy

Experts say China’s use of ‘secret police stations’ no surprise

A CANTONESE restaurant in the centre of Glasgow seems an unlikely focus of international intrigue.

But experts say reports that a network of “secret police stations” operated by the Chinese communist regime – including one based at the same address as the Loon Fung eatery in the city’s Sauchiehall Street – are not a surprise.

Human rights campaigners and international observers say they have watched Beijing launch an increasingly sophisticated operation to try to limit criticism of the Chinese government and keep tabs on their citizens abroad.

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