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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - A Chinese dissident seeking asylum in Australia claimed Wednesday he has been harassed by Beijing agents, the latest in a string of similar claims by Chinese defectors.
Earlier this month, a senior Chinese diplomat who defected from his Sydney post and is seeking asylum claimed Beijing has a network of up to 1,000 spies operating in Australia.
At least two other Chinese asylum seekers have supported the allegation, although experts say the number of spies is likely inflated and probably includes business representatives, students and even tourists who speak to officials in China after visiting or living in Australia.
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