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Jessica Andrade’s manager issues statement about escalating tensions in China ahead of UFC Shenzhen

The UFC will make its first trip to Shenzhen, China, on Aug. 31, and some videos and news have brought up safety concerns ahead of the event.

According to a report from Chinese website Ecns, 12,000 police officers participated in a drill in the city six days ago, displaying armored vehicles, emergency vehicles, helicopters and amphibious vehicles.

Earlier Tuesday, after the Washington Post reported that thousands of protesters shut down Hong Kong’s international airport, Alexandre Krauss posted a video on Twitter showing a long line of military trucks in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong.