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International response to UK-China espionage issue by January 2025
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UK Foreign Office•Chinese•Zheng Zeguang•British•Hong Kong•National Security Act 2023•UK•China•Foreign Office
Resolution / Starting Odds
Condemnation of actions by one or both parties • 33%
Call for dialogue or mediation • 33%
No significant response • 33%
Official statements from international bodies or credible international news sources
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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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Support for UK from EU or US • 25%
Support for China from Russia or North Korea • 25%
Calls for mediation from UN or other international bodies • 25%
No significant international reaction • 25%
Support UK • 33%
Support China • 33%
Remain neutral • 33%
Diplomatic protest • 33%
Economic sanctions • 33%
Military maneuver • 33%
UN Involvement • 33%
NATO Involvement • 33%
No Involvement • 33%
Denial • 33%
Admission • 33%
No Response • 33%
Strengthening intelligence sharing with allies • 25%
Increasing diplomatic sanctions against China • 25%
Negotiating directly with China to de-escalate • 25%
No significant diplomatic action • 25%
Diplomatic protest • 33%
Economic sanctions • 33%
Military maneuver • 33%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military support to Taiwan • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Increased legislation • 33%
Increased enforcement actions • 33%
No significant change • 34%
US military intervention • 25%
UN Security Council sanctions • 25%
EU economic sanctions • 25%
No significant international response • 25%