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Briton executed in China over drugs

A British man convicted of drugs smuggling in China has been executed, despite pleas for mercy from his family and the UK government.

Akmal Shaikh, 53, a father from London, had denied any wrongdoing and his supporters said he was mentally ill.

Quentin Sommerville reports from Beijing.

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