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Topic: Theft in the Forbidden City

Nine pieces of art were stolen on Sunday during a temporary exhibition in the Forbidden City's Zhaigong (Palace of Abstinence). The missing items, which were on loan from a private museum in Hong Kong, include gold and jewel purses, and makeup cases from the early 20th century.

The imperial palace is heavily guarded, with 24-hour surveillance cameras and anti-theft alarms. There are also security guards and police dogs. How talented that thief must be, to be able to dig a hole on the wall without being noticed. Does that mean the thief could be an employee?