What the papers say – December 17 Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Who is Yang Tengbo? The alleged Chinese spy linked to the Duke of York Mr Yang, 50, was known only as H6 until an anonymity order was lifted on Monday. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Government faces pressure to designate China a security threat Yang Tengbo, who denies wrongdoing, is the latest person to be named as an alleged Chinese agent. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Prince Andrew spy scandal may have further exposed threat posed by China Royal’s relationship with alleged spy, Yang Tengbo, should be seen as a blessing in disguise, says China analyst The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
Man sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women travel to give birth in the US A California man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for running a business to help pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States to deliver babies who would automatically have American citizenship The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
What we know so far about the alleged Chinese spy with links to Andrew Yang Tengbo was said to have become a ‘close’ confidant of the Duke of York. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
UK Concerned Over China Spying Row Engulfing Prince Andrew The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by China, as a Chinese businessman with links to disgraced Prince Andrew denied being a spy. International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024
Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew? An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain’s government faces questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
How did Yang Tengbo become close confidant of Prince Andrew? Chinese businessman managed to penetrate the heart of the British establishment The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
Jarvis: Scheme to protect UK from covert foreign influence to begin summer 2025 Questions were raised about the UK Government’s approach to China during in the House of Commons. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
Who is Yang Tengbo? 'Chinese spy' and Prince Andrew friend who can now be named The Duke of York says he has ended association with the Chinese businessman Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
Prince Andrew's Chinese spy drama ups stakes for King Charles III to rein in scandal-prone brother How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
'Chinese spy' linked to Prince Andrew named as anonymity revoked AN alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew can be named as Yang Tengbo after his right to anonymity was revoked by a judge. The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024
Chinese 'spy' banned from UK and linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo Yang Tengbo says he has done ‘nothing wrong or unlawful’ after reporting restriction on his identity is lifted Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew named amid row over foreign interests register Claims surrounding businessman Yang Tengbo put spotlight on whether to designate China as enhanced risk
Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024 Suspected Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew banned from UK. What to know A 50-year-old businessman allegedly entered royal residences and was reportedly told he was in Andrew’s top circle.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Keir Starmer defends UK engagement with China amid Prince Andrew revelations Prime minister ‘pleased with progress’ on ties with Beijing as Tory MPs warn of China’s attempts to infiltrate UK
Top News · Dec 16, 2024 US Navy Warship Visits Cambodia Amid Strengthening Relations USS Savannah's visit to Cambodia strengthens ties amidst China's influence concerns.
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024 Sri Lanka President In India In First Overseas Trip Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Ruling party chief resigns as South Korean president refuses to appear at hearing Han Dong Hoon resigns as People Power Party leader
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Keir Starmer says he's 'concerned about China' after allegations spy became close to Prince Andrew PM refuses to confirm if he’s had discussions with Buckingham Palace, but says: ‘Of course we are concerned about the challenge that China poses’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Alleged Chinese spy who befriended Prince Andrew is ‘tip of iceberg’, Tory MP says UK ministers face pressure over Chinese spy scandal as MPs consider naming banned businessman
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2024 Xi Jinping urges party to ‘turn knife inward’ to tackle corruption Sweeping corruption crackdown is hallmark of Chinese president’s leadership, but his party remains plagued by graft, particularly within its armed forces
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024 Taiwan Receives First Batch Of US-made Abrams Tanks Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said Monday, as the island boosts its military capabilities against a potential Chinese attack.