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China Daily | Updated: 2009-10-13 07:59
Rio Tinto probe extended
China has extended a probe into suspected corporate espionage by Rio Tinto employees for one month, a defense lawyer said, in a case that has strained ties between Australia and its second-largest trade partner.
The four employees, including Australian citizen Stern Hu, were arrested in August for allegedly stealing commercial secrets.
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