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China, Italy
Transnational repression: Rome steps up pressure on Beijing

LogoSubscribers only By Jérémy André
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After long having sought Beijing's help in fighting the mafia, Italian police have suspended cooperation with China's Ministry of Public Security following a cyber attack on its anti-terrorism and organised crime division. Eight Chinese nationals suspected of spying on and harassing a Chinese dissident have recently been deported from Italy.

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