China’s illegal police stations in 53 countries | 60 Minutes Australia

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China is establishing illegal overseas police stations to silence critics globally, targeting individuals critical of the Chinese Communist Party, such as Andrew Phelan, Kevin Caraco, Drew Pavlou, and artist Body. Despite denials from Australian law enforcement and the Chinese Embassy, investigations reveal the presence of secret Chinese police stations in Australia and other countries, creating an international Shadow police force.

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  • Critics of China globally face intimidation, false accusations, and threats orchestrated by Chinese overseas police service stations, as highlighted by cases such as Andrew Phelan, Kevin Caraco, Drew Pavlou, and political artist Body.
  • Despite denials by Australian law enforcement agencies and the Chinese Embassy, evidence suggests the existence of illegal Chinese overseas police stations in Australia and other countries, indicating a covert international surveillance network operated by China's public security bureaus.

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Recent questions

  • What are Chinese overseas police service stations?

    Chinese overseas police service stations are illegal outposts established by China in various countries, including Australia, without the host nations' permission. These stations are run by public security bureaus from China and act as a global network to monitor and intimidate critics of the Chinese Communist Party. They claim to provide services to Chinese nationals abroad and catch criminals who have fled China, but their primary purpose seems to be silencing dissent and targeting individuals critical of China.

  • How are critics of China targeted globally?

    Critics of China are targeted globally through various tactics, including false criminal accusations, harassment, intimidation, and even false arrests. Individuals who speak out against the Chinese Communist Party face consequences such as being falsely accused of crimes, receiving threats, and being subjected to harassment by Chinese overseas police service stations. These critics are often silenced through fear and intimidation, highlighting the lengths to which China goes to suppress dissent.

  • Who is Andrew Phelan and what happened to him?

    Andrew Phelan is a critic of the Chinese Communist Party who was falsely accused of sending violent emails. This false accusation was likely a tactic used to silence him and discredit his criticisms of China. Phelan's case is an example of how individuals who speak out against China are targeted and falsely accused of crimes as a means of suppressing dissent and criticism.

  • What is the role of Chinese overseas police stations?

    The role of Chinese overseas police stations is to establish a global network that monitors and intimidates critics of the Chinese Communist Party. These stations, run by public security bureaus from China, operate without the permission of host nations and act as a shadow police force to target individuals critical of China. They claim to provide services to Chinese nationals abroad and catch criminals who have fled China, but their primary function appears to be silencing dissent and suppressing criticism.

  • How many secret police stations does China run globally?

    China is accused of running over 100 secret police stations in 53 countries, including Australia, to monitor and intimidate critics globally. These secret police stations, established without the permission of host nations, are part of China's efforts to silence dissent and suppress criticism of the Chinese Communist Party on a global scale. The existence of these stations highlights the extent to which China goes to target individuals who speak out against its government.

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Summary

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China's Global Police Stations Target Critics

  • China is establishing illegal outposts called Chinese overseas police service stations to silence dissent globally.
  • Australian law enforcement agencies deny the existence of these stations, despite Chinese authorities publicizing them.
  • Australians critical of China are being targeted in various ways, such as false criminal accusations.
  • Andrew Phelan, a critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was falsely accused of sending violent emails.
  • Monash University academic Kevin Caraco faced similar tactics for criticizing China in his books.
  • Human rights activist Drew Pavlou was arrested and falsely accused of making a bomb threat outside the Chinese Embassy in London.
  • Former Chinese Foreign Affairs Diplomat Victor Gao warns that critics of China face consequences globally.
  • Political artist Body, known for his critical art of Xi Jinping, faces threats and intimidation from Chinese authorities.
  • Wang Jing Yu, a dissident living in the Netherlands, was harassed by a Chinese overseas police station to return to China.
  • China is accused of running over 100 secret police stations in 53 countries, including Australia, to monitor and intimidate critics globally.

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"China's Secret Overseas Police Stations Exposed"

  • Chinese authorities have established overseas police stations in various countries, including Australia, without the permission of host nations.
  • These stations are run by public security bureaus from China, creating an international Shadow police force.
  • The stations claim to provide services to Chinese nationals abroad and catch criminals who fled China.
  • The Australian Federal Police denies the presence of active Chinese police stations in Australia, but investigations reveal a secret police station in Sydney.
  • The Chinese Embassy in Canberra denies the existence of these police stations, dismissing reports as misinformation.
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