Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data

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1970-01-01 08:00

Details including identity card numbers must be submitted within a month, authorities say.

Beijing has told foreign consulates in Hong Kong to hand over the personal details of all locally hired staff.

Local media reported that a letter from the city arm of China's Foreign Ministry asked for the data to be submitted by 18 October.

The requirements apply to all foreign missions...