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Beijing jails sociologist for 10 years on spy charges

A US-based Chinese sociologist has been convicted in Beijing of spying and sentenced to 10 years.

Beijing jails sociologist for 10 years on spy charges

Tue, 24 Jul, 2001 - 09:13

A US-based Chinese sociologist has been convicted in Beijing of spying and sentenced to 10 years.

Gao Zhan's conviction came four days before an official visit by US Secretary of State Colin Powell.

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