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| Edward Snowden case: US rebukes China | Edward Snowden case: US rebukes China |
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| The US says it is "disappointed" over China's failure to hand over fugitive intelligence analyst Edward Snowden. | The US says it is "disappointed" over China's failure to hand over fugitive intelligence analyst Edward Snowden. |
| After talks with senior Chinese officials, US Deputy Secretary of State Edward Burns said Beijing's actions undermined "trust" in bilateral ties. | After talks with senior Chinese officials, US Deputy Secretary of State Edward Burns said Beijing's actions undermined "trust" in bilateral ties. |
| Chinese state councillor Yang Jiechi said Hong Kong - which allowed Mr Snowden to leave Russia - had acted in accordance with the territory's law. | |
| The row over Mr Snowden has strained relations between the US and China. | The row over Mr Snowden has strained relations between the US and China. |
| Washington wants to prosecute the former CIA contractor over the leaking of thousands of classified US intelligence documents. | Washington wants to prosecute the former CIA contractor over the leaking of thousands of classified US intelligence documents. |
| Mr Snowden is believed to be currently staying at a Moscow airport. | Mr Snowden is believed to be currently staying at a Moscow airport. |
| He has sent requests for political asylum to at least 21 countries, most of which have turned down his request. | He has sent requests for political asylum to at least 21 countries, most of which have turned down his request. |
| However, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Venezuela have indicated they could take him in. | However, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Venezuela have indicated they could take him in. |