Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK
Two men have been jailed in the UK for assisting Chinese intelligence by tracking Hong Kong dissidents and monitoring British politicians. The defendants, a former police officer and a Border Force official, were convicted under the National Security Act.
Why it matters
This case underscores growing concerns regarding foreign espionage and the protection of political dissidents within the UK.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ella Kipling Metropolitan Police Chi Leung "Peter" Wai and Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen were found guilty on Thursday after a trial at the Old Bailey Two men who worked for Chinese intelligence in the UK have been jailed.
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