BBC News – China arrests over coup rumours

China arrests over coup rumours

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Some web users posted pictures of military vehicles on the streets

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Chinese police have arrested six people for spreading online rumours that military vehicles had been seen on the streets of Beijing, officials say.

The web posts were picked up by media outlets around the world, and some critics of Beijing suggested a coup might be taking place.

The State Internet Information Office said the rumours had a "very bad influence on the public".

via www.bbc.co.uk

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