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The collapse of a high-profile espionage case has exposed tensions in UK-China relations, with opposition parties alleging political interference. The government faces mounting pressure to clarify its position on balancing national security with economic ties to Beijing amid the diplomatic fallout.
The UK government faces mounting political pressure following the collapse of a high-profile espionage case that allegedly involved the transmission of secrets from inside Parliament to Chinese officials, according to reports. The Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case against two men – a parliamentary researcher and a teacher working in China – with both individuals denying any wrongdoing. Sources indicate the CPS determined a conviction could not be secured unless China was formally named in government witness statements as a threat to national security, reportedly a requirement under the Official Secrets Act.
