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Chinese ambassador expelled from UK by August 2024?
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UK Foreign Office•Chinese•Zheng Zeguang•British•Hong Kong•National Security Act 2023•UK•China•Foreign Office
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UK Summons Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang Over Espionage Allegations Under National Security Act
May 14, 2024, 10:14 AM
The UK Foreign Office has summoned the Chinese Ambassador, Zheng Zeguang, following allegations of foreign interference and espionage on British soil. This action comes after three individuals were charged with spying for Hong Kong's intelligence service under the National Security Act 2023. The charges and subsequent diplomatic move represent an escalation in tensions between the UK and China. The Foreign Office cited a pattern of behavior including cyberattacks and the issuing of bounties as unacceptable.
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