UK Expresses ‘Great Concern’ Over Secret Chinese Police Station in London
- Minister says UK won’t tolerate any attempt to harass citizens
- The Times: Chinese businessman linked to outpost in Croydon
Chris Philp said the government was aware of approximately 100 Chinese police stations around the world.
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The UK said a report of an alleged secret Chinese police station in south London is of “great concern” and that it will not tolerate any attempt by China to harass its citizens.
The Times reported Wednesday that a Chinese businessman who has organized fund-raising dinners for the UK’s governing Conservative Party is linked with such a station in Croydon. Crime Minister Chris Philp told the House of Commons an investigation by the “law enforcement community” is under way and he could not comment on the exact case.