The Disappeared

Now, however, Beijing s policy of forcibly repatriating people it considers Chinese nationals some of whom are in fact citizens of other countries appears to be accelerating. Powerful businessmen, ex-Chinese Communist Party officials, dissidents, and activists have all been targeted as part of what Western intelligence officials say appears to be a large-scale campaign.

These abductions have become prevalent enough that officials at the U.S. State Department are growing concerned though they have yet to raise the subject formally with Beijing. The issue is being talked constantly about at the top, says one current State official, who has asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the issue. The official notes a recent cable focusing specifically on Chinese renditions in Southeast Asia.

via getpocket.com