- The objective of the "police stations" is to extend the country's influence abroad.
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| A pro-Hong Kong government supporter holds the Chinese flag as he takes part in a rally outside the Hong Kong government headquarters building. |
Germany confirms that China has two secret "police stations" in the country
German Intelligence confirmed this Friday that the Chinese Government has "two secret and illegal police stations" in the country, an issue that has raised alarm bells in many countries of the European Union, considering that they are used to spread Chinese influence abroad.
This has been confirmed by the German Government after the request presented by deputy Joana Cotar. Thus, the authorities have indicated that the Asian giant would use these "police stations" to gather information in an unauthorized manner.
"It is believed that these police stations are organized through mobile phones", for which reason it has ruled out its establishment "physically permanently". The police stations in question "are run by individuals from the Chinese diaspora," but also include German citizens.
One of these "police stations" is located in Berlin, the capital of Germany, as indicated by the authorities, who have clarified that the objective is to gather information, disseminate propaganda and advise thousands of people.
The German Government is in close contact with the Chinese Embassy, to which it has referred the matter. The Ministry of the Interior has indicated that the authorities "are vigorously following all leads."
The NGO Safeguard Defenders has also warned that these "illegal Chinese police stations" serve to "pursue voices critical of the Chinese regime" abroad, accusations that have been rejected by Beijing.
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