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Two men found guilty of spying for China in the UK
A UK immigration officer and a Hong Kong trade official have been convicted of espionage. They were involved in a surveillance operation targeting dissidents. (sources: theguardian, reuters, abc, bbc)
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Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen were convicted of spying for China, specifically surveilling Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. This marks a significant legal outcome in the context of foreign espionage in Britain.
- Chi Leung Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Chung Biu Yuen, a Hong Kong trade official, were found guilty.
- The two men used UK police systems to gather information on dissidents.
- Their actions were part of a broader 'shadow policing' operation for Chinese intelligence.
Why it matters
This case represents a notable development in addressing foreign espionage activities within the UK.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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theguardianTwo men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for ChinareutersTwo men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for ChinaabcUK immigration officer guilty of spying on politicians for ChinabbcUK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence