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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

China warns UK of 'consequences' over mega-embassy delays

On Friday, Beijing's foreign affairs ministry said the delay went "entirely against the UK's commitments and previous remarks about improving China-UK relations". Downing Street said it did not "recognise any claims of commitments or assurances", adding that the planning process was independent of ministers. Asked about the latest delay on Friday, Beijing's ministry of foreign affairs accused the UK of "constantly complicating and politicizing the matter".
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MPs to hold inquiry into collapsed China spy case after No 10 publishes key evidence

MPs will launch a formal inquiry into the collapse of a trial after ministers published witness statements related to alleged Chinese espionage evidence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on the China spy trial: an opportunity for Labour to prove it understands the threat from Beijing | Editorial

The UK must balance economic engagement with China against national security risks amid controversy over a dropped espionage case and allegations of political interference.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why has the UK dropped its trial of two alleged China spies?

A major espionage trial was dropped because prosecutors could not obtain a government witness statement declaring China an enemy posing a current national security threat.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules

China threatened retaliation if the UK applied enhanced foreign influence rules to parts of its security apparatus.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer on horns of dilemma over China's seven-year mega-embassy saga

UK ministers must decide whether to allow China to build a large diplomatic complex in London amid local opposition and national security concerns.
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