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Shenzhen tightens security for APEC summit with drone ban and increased surveillance

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Shenzhen, China, is implementing extensive security measures in anticipation of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. These preparations include a ban on drones, increased surveillance with security cameras, and requests for some residents to temporarily relocate. The city is preparing to host thousands of international attendees for the forum, where President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with leaders including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. AI

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Shenzhen tightens security for APEC summit with drone ban and increased surveillance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang,William Zheng ·

    As Apec looms, China’s Shenzhen wraps up preparations for its toughest stress test ever

    Drones are banned, security cameras bristle at intersections and some residents have been asked to vacate their homes as the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen counts down to the Apec meetings. Thousands of government officials, journalists, tourists and entrepreneurs are expected…

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