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Will the UK impose further sanctions on Hong Kong or China by end of 2024?
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UK•National Security Act•Hong Kong•Matthew Trickett•Chung Biu Yuen•England•Metropolitan Police•Counter Terrorism Policing Units•London•UK Border Force•Royal Marine•China•Chinese•Foreign Office•Beijing•John Lee•British
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UK Charges Three Men Under National Security Act for Assisting Hong Kong Intelligence Service, Court Appearance Held
May 13, 2024, 06:21 PM
Three men have been charged under the UK's National Security Act for allegedly assisting Hong Kong's intelligence service and engaging in foreign interference. The individuals, identified as Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, Matthew Trickett, 37, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63, were arrested following a series of operations across England. The Metropolitan Police led the investigation, supported by Counter Terrorism Policing Units. The charges include spying and foreign interference, with one of the suspects being a manager at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London. Another suspect is a UK Border Force official, and a former Royal Marine is also among those charged. The men have appeared in court to face the charges. The arrests have prompted a strong reaction from China, with the Chinese ambassador to the UK being summoned by the Foreign Office. Beijing has condemned the charges as politically motivated and warned of potential repercussions on UK-China relations. Hong Kong leader John Lee has called for full information from British authorities regarding the arrests.
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