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China ‘highly concerned’ over businessman’s arrest in Poland

BEIJING, Jan 11, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – China said Friday it was “highly concerned” by the arrest of a Chinese businessman over espionage allegations in Poland.

“We require relevant countries to handle relevant cases fairly and in accordance with the law, and earnestly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the person concerned,” the Chinese foreign ministry said in a faxed statement to AFP.

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