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China probes officials in 'salamander banquet' scandal
Source: BBC
27 January 2015 Last updated at 10:00 GMT
China probes officials in 'salamander banquet' scandal
Chinese authorities are investigating allegations that senior security officials ate a critically endangered giant salamander at a lavish banquet.
A local newspaper said journalists it sent to the restaurant to report on the meal were later beaten up as they photographed guests leaving.
The meal reportedly took place in the southern city of Shenzhen last week.
At least 14 policemen have been suspended over the incident, local media report.
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China probes officials in 'salamander banquet' scandal
Chinese authorities are investigating allegations that senior security officials ate a critically endangered giant salamander at a lavish banquet.
A local newspaper said journalists it sent to the restaurant to report on the meal were later beaten up as they photographed guests leaving.
The meal reportedly took place in the southern city of Shenzhen last week.
At least 14 policemen have been suspended over the incident, local media report.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-30996102
