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UK Convicts Two Men in Landmark Chinese Spying Case

A UK border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting a Chinese spy agency in Britain. This marks the first time in British history that individuals have been found guilty of spying for China.

7 May, 01:32 — 7 May, 19:05
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FTVery High5h ago

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ndtv7 May, 16:13

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