China Detains Hong Kong Drone Buyer Ahead of State Leader Visit
- Suspect intended to use drone to disrupt trip, Xinhua says
- Thousands of police to secure Zhang Dejiang amid protest fears
A DJI Inspire 1 Pro drone is flown during a demonstration at the SZ DJI Technology Co. headquarters in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. DJI, the world's largest maker of small civilian drones, said it's in discussions with Chinese government officials keen to gain access to the trove of data its airborne devices siphon up via its app.
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China’s detention of a Hong Kong resident accused of buying a consumer-style drone shows the heightened anxiety among authorities on both sides of the border as the former British colony prepares for Tuesday’s visit by a top Communist Party leader.
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