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Other countries' responses to China-UK espionage issue by end of 2024?
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China•Ministry of State Security•British Secret Intelligence Service•MI6•Chinese•British•UK•Beijing•Western powers•Ministry
Resolution / Starting Odds
Support UK • 33%
Support China • 33%
Remain neutral • 33%
Official announcements from respective governments or major news outlets
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China Accuses MI6 of Recruiting Married Government Staff as Spies
Jun 3, 2024, 02:59 AM
China's Ministry of State Security has accused the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) of recruiting two Chinese government staff members to spy for the British government. The individuals, a married couple, were allegedly turned into spies while working for central state organs in China. This revelation has escalated tensions between China and the UK, adding to ongoing mutual espionage allegations between Beijing and Western powers. The Ministry disclosed the case on Monday morning, emphasizing the need for enhanced anti-espionage education in China.
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Condemnation of actions by one or both parties • 33%
Call for dialogue or mediation • 33%
No significant response • 33%
Support UK • 33%
Support Russia • 33%
Remain Neutral • 34%
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%
UN Involvement • 33%
NATO Involvement • 33%
No Involvement • 33%
Formal support for Australia • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
Criticism of both nations • 25%
No official response • 25%
Formal complaints filed by other nations • 25%
Cybersecurity pacts proposed • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
Increased cybersecurity collaborations • 25%
Denial • 33%
Admission • 33%
No Response • 33%
US supports Taiwan • 25%
China takes control of Taiwan • 25%
Both sides reach a peaceful resolution • 25%
Stalemate with no clear resolution • 25%
Broad condemnation of the incident • 25%
Support for China's actions • 25%
Neutral or no comment • 25%
Calls for international investigation • 25%
Increased legislation • 33%
Increased enforcement actions • 33%
No significant change • 34%