Lipavský demands Chinese explanation for “police stations” in Prague

The Czech foreign minister, Jan Lipavský, has called on China to explain the existence of two Chinese unofficial "police stations" in Prague, Deník N. reported on Saturday. The news site and the organisation Sinopsis revealed the presence of such Chinese “stations” last month and they are reportedly now being investigated by the Czech secret services and the Ministry of Foreign Ministry.

Last week the Netherlands ordered the closure of similar places on its territory, Deník N said.

The two Chinese unofficial police stations operate in the centre of Prague; the country’s nationals turn to them when they for instance lose documents or become the victims of crimes.