Police deny there was a rare showing of political protest banners against Xi Jinping in Beijing


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Beijing authorities have removed rare banners of political protest from an overpass in the Chinese capital, just days before the start of a twice-in-a-decade Communist Party congress. Key points: It is highly unusual for Mr Xi to be specifically named in protests in China It is highly unusual for Mr Xi to be specifically named in protests in China The banners were removed and people and police in the area near the bridge denied any protest had happened The banners were removed and people and police in the area near the bridge denied any protest had happened Social media mentioning...