NUSA DUA, Indonesia: A Chinese security official was elected president of Interpol Thursday for the first time, sparking criticism from activists who say Beijing uses the agency to track down dissidents abroad.

Vice Minister of Public Security Meng Hongwei was chosen as the new head of the global police organization at its annual general assembly on the Indonesian island of Bali, France-headquartered Interpol announced.

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