UK Parliamentary Spying Scandal Stokes Debate Over China Ties

Parliamentary researcher arrested amid accusations of spying for China, renewing debate over UK's stance on China
Conservative MPs call for tougher approach and to label China a "threat"
Rishi Sunak raised concerns over Chinese interference with China's premier at G20
PM Johnson said open dialogue with China still necessary
Report warned of China's "high level of intent to interfere" in UK government and politics

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UK Arrests Two Suspected Chinese Spies; One Worked in Parliament with Top Tories

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UK MPs allege Chinese spy targeted them; Speaker warns against prejudicing police probe

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Posted 9/11/2023, 12:52:01 AM

UK Parliamentary Spying Scandal Stokes Debate Over China Ties

Parliamentary researcher arrested amid accusations of spying for China, renewing debate over UK's stance on China
Conservative MPs call for tougher approach and to label China a "threat"
Rishi Sunak raised concerns over Chinese interference with China's premier at G20
PM Johnson said open dialogue with China still necessary
Report warned of China's "high level of intent to interfere" in UK government and politics

bbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

China expected at UK AI summit despite pushback from allies

9/10/2023

Sunak Raises 'Strong Concerns' About China Spying on UK Parliament to Premier Li

9/10/2023

MPs Alarmed After Parliamentary Researcher Arrested for Alleged Chinese Spying

9/11/2023

UK-China Tensions Flare Over Arrest of Alleged Chinese Spy in UK Parliament

China has dismissed allegations of spying by a man arrested in London as "malicious slander" and a "political farce," urging the UK to stop its "anti-China political manipulation."

9/11/2023

UK Arrests Two Suspected Chinese Spies; One Worked in Parliament with Top Tories

Two men, including a researcher in Parliament, were arrested in March on suspicion of spying for China, prompting British politicians to demand answers and China to deny the charges.

9/11/2023

UK MPs allege Chinese spy targeted them; Speaker warns against prejudicing police probe