UK court jails 2 British-Chinese nationals for spying on Hong Kong dissidents
A UK court has sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals to prison for spying on Hong Kong dissidents living in Britain. The men were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service and conducting 'shadow policing' on behalf of the Chinese government.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing international concern regarding transnational repression and foreign interference in domestic security.
‘Deliberate and serious actions’: UK court jails 2 Chinese-British nationals for spying on Hong Kong dissidents - The Times of India
The report relies on court records and judicial statements to describe the criminal convictions.
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