multi source·13h ago·10 sources analyzed
Two Men Convicted of Spying for China in the UK
Two men have been found guilty of espionage in the UK for working on behalf of Chinese intelligence. Their activities involved surveilling Hong Kong dissidents residing in Britain. (sources: nytimes, theguardian, cnn, euronews, ap)
Image: ap
ModernAction Briefing
The convictions follow arrests made in 2024 and have raised concerns among pro-democracy activists. The UK government plans to summon the Chinese ambassador in response to the case.
- The men were arrested in 2024 for allegedly surveilling Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
- Nathan Law, a Hong Kong dissident, expressed concerns about how sensitive information was accessed.
- The UK government intends to summon the Chinese ambassador following the convictions.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding espionage and the safety of dissidents in the UK.
Action context
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
Top coverage · 10 sources
nytimesTwo Men Are Convicted of Spying for China in BritaintheguardianHong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’cnnTwo men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for ChinaeuronewsUK to summon Chinese ambassador after convictions over spying on Hong Kong dissidents