Two Chinese Men Convicted in Hong Kong-China Espionage Case, UK to Summon Chinese Ambassador
The UK will summon the Chinese Ambassador regarding the conviction of two men for espionage on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China. This act is seen as an infringement of UK sovereignty, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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(Central News Agency, London, 7th comprehensive foreign report) British Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced today in a statement that the UK will summon the Chinese Ambassador regarding the conviction of two men for engaging in espionage activities for Hong Kong, and ultimately for China.
Reuters reported that Jarvis said: "The activities of these two men, carried out on behalf of China, are an infringement of our sovereignty, which we will absolutely not tolerate. We will continue to hold China accountable and directly challenge them on actions that endanger the safety of our people."
Jarvis stated: "Therefore, the Foreign Office will summon the Chinese Ambassador to clearly express that such activities are unacceptable on British soil and will never be tolerated in the future."
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK stated that serious representations have been made to the British government on this matter, and China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its interests.
The spokesperson said: "The facts of this case clearly show that this is merely a political manipulation by the British side, abusing its laws and judicial procedures."
"The sole purpose is to embolden anti-China elements harbored in the UK who are intent on undermining Hong Kong's stability, and to smear the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government."
A London court today convicted the two men, including a British immigration official, of engaging in espionage on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, targeting prominent pro-democracy dissidents residing in the UK.
Relations between the UK and China have been strained since Hong Kong's sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 and the subsequent crackdown by national security measures. Hong Kong was under British rule for 156 years until sovereignty was handed over to China nearly 30 years ago. (Compiled by: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150508
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(Central News Agency, London, 7th comprehensive foreign report) British Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced today in a statement that the UK will summon the Chinese Ambassador regarding the conviction of two men for engaging in espionage activities for Hong Kong, and ultimately for China.
Reuters reported that Jarvis said: "The activities of these two men, carried out on behalf of China, are an infringement of our sovereignty, which we will absolutely not tolerate. We will continue to hold China accountable and directly challenge them on actions that endanger the safety of our people."
Jarvis stated: "Therefore, the Foreign Office will summon the Chinese Ambassador to clearly express that such activities are unacceptable on British soil and will never be tolerated in the future."
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK stated that serious representations have been made to the British government on this matter, and China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its interests.
The spokesperson said: "The facts of this case clearly show that this is merely a political manipulation by the British side, abusing its laws and judicial procedures."
"The sole purpose is to embolden anti-China elements harbored in the UK who are intent on undermining Hong Kong's stability, and to smear the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government."
A London court today convicted the two men, including a British immigration official, of engaging in espionage on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, targeting prominent pro-democracy dissidents residing in the UK.
Relations between the UK and China have been strained since Hong Kong's sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 and the subsequent crackdown by national security measures. Hong Kong was under British rule for 156 years until sovereignty was handed over to China nearly 30 years ago. (Compiled by: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150508
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