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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Pennink

Chinese ambassador summoned after two men found guilty of ‘shadow policing’ operations on British soil

Convicted foreign intelligence spy Chi Leung ‘Peter’ Wai outside the Old Bailey in May 2024 - (PA)

Britain's Foreign Office has summoned the Chinese ambassador after two individuals were found guilty of spying for China on British soil, security minister Dan Jarvis has confirmed.

A Border Force official and a retired Hong Kong police officer were convicted of carrying out “shadow policing” operations for China on Thursday.

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