Chinese security guards open a gate leading to the G20 media centre in Hangzhou on Saturday, which begins on Sunday. Photo: AFP Chinese security guards open a gate leading to the G20 media centre in Hangzhou on Saturday, which begins on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Chinese security guards open a gate leading to the G20 media centre in Hangzhou on Saturday, which begins on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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China’s ‘ghost town’ G20 venue: heightened security leads to empty streets, closed shops and residents on holiday

Topic |   G20: Hangzhou
Nectar GanSidney Leng
Nectar Gan  and Sidney Leng

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Chinese security guards open a gate leading to the G20 media centre in Hangzhou on Saturday, which begins on Sunday. Photo: AFP Chinese security guards open a gate leading to the G20 media centre in Hangzhou on Saturday, which begins on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Chinese security guards open a gate leading to the G20 media centre in Hangzhou on Saturday, which begins on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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