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The alleged Chinese spying affair currently troubling the UK government after the collapse of a trial is markedly different from previous espionage scandals. That is because it is centred not on the actions of suspected spies, but on the behaviour of the government. How did this come to happen?

National security adviser, education secretary and science minister to visit before end of year as part of policy to reset relations

Deputy national security adviser Matt Collins said the UK wanted a positive relationship with China but would challenge Beijing on national security.

Editorial: Dispelling confusion about the collapsed case would build confidence that the government has a coherent policy

The UK government denies claims it sabotaged a high-profile China spy case after charges against two men were dropped. Critics allege political interference and a cover-up to protect ties with Beijing—fueling demands for transparency and urgent reform of Britain's espionage laws.

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case.

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Exclusive: Oliver Robbins to visit China next week on ‘long-planned’ government business after collapse of trial of two men over spying charges

Authorities allege the man provided Russia with intelligence from 2017 to 2022, while he was working in the archives of the Warsaw municipality’s civil registry.