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Published 07/08/2009 by Sky News

Rio Tinto 'Spy' Held Amid China Trade Row

An Australian executive with mining giant Rio Tinto has been detained in China as a suspected spy amid tense negotiations over iron ore exports. Stern Hu was being held in Shanghai with three other executives from the Anglo-Australian company. 'Australian officials were advised...

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