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UK's response to espionage allegations 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
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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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