[Jerusalem Post] China has allegedly set up over 100 quasi-police stations in countries across the world to spy on, harass and even repatriate Chinese nationals living abroad, according to CNN, citing the Madrid-based NGO Safeguard Defenders.The organization had first revealed the existence of 54 stations back in September, and has now disclosed the existence of 48 furthers.
These add to the numerous accusations against Beijing that it attempts to illegally harass, silence or repatriate Chinese nationals or dissidents living abroad.
Chinese overseas police stations across the world
As Safeguard Defenders reported back in September, most of these stations are located in Europe, with at least nine in Spain.
Officially, these "service stations" exist to help Chinese residents or tourists in given countries. This is due to their role as a diaspora association meant to provide a positive and helpful network abroad. Indeed, the Chinese Foreign Ministry told CNN in November that they are used to help with tasks like renewing driver's licenses and other documentation.