3 d. ago Wake up Britain, your pressing problem is hardly Chinese espionage

The collapse of the so-called China spy case in the UK has sparked a storm of headlines. Accusations of “spying for China”, allegations of improper government involvement in the dropping of the case, White House anger – the story ticked every box for front-page drama. Criticism of the government’s handling of the case was amplified by opposition politicians and commentators who never miss an opportunity to cast suspicion on closer ties with Beijing. This is not the first time people have been...

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3 d. ago Britain’s obsession with ‘Chinese spying’ says more about the UK than China

The collapse of the so-called China spy case in the UK has sparked a storm of headlines. Accusations of “spying for China”, allegations of improper government involvement in the dropping of the case, White House anger – the story ticked every box for front-page drama. Criticism of the government’s handling of the case was amplified by opposition politicians and commentators who never miss an opportunity to cast suspicion on closer ties with Beijing. This is not the first time people have been...

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5 d. ago China’s property market poised to decline at least through 2026: S&P analyst

China’s vast property market is expected to continue to decline at least through the next year, according to S&P Global Ratings. “We estimate nationwide primary property sales will fall 8 per cent in 2025 and between 6 to 7 per cent in 2026, as overall demand remains soft,” said Edward Chan, director at S&P Global Ratings, at a webinar on Thursday. This will continue to put pressure on Chinese developers, many of which are going through the challenge of delivering homes, while maintaining their...

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5 d. ago UK’s MI5 chief calls China a security threat as officials trade blame over spy case collapse

UK’s MI5 chief calls China a security threat as officials trade blame over spy case collapse  PBS

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6 d. ago MPs to hold inquiry into collapsed China spy case after No 10 publishes key evidence

MPs to hold inquiry into collapsed China spy case after No 10 publishes key evidence  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Starmer and CPS face further questions after China spy case documents fail to quell controversy – UK politics live

Starmer and CPS face further questions after China spy case documents fail to quell controversy – UK politics live  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Minister responding to Commons urgent question on China spy case witness statements – UK politics live

Minister responding to Commons urgent question on China spy case witness statements – UK politics live  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Joint committee on national security strategy to hold inquiry into collapse of China spy trial, MPs told – UK politics live

Joint committee on national security strategy to hold inquiry into collapse of China spy trial, MPs told – UK politics live  The Guardian

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6 d. ago No 10 says Badenoch’s claim PM should have intervened to stop China spy trial collapsing ‘absurd’ – UK politics live

No 10 says Badenoch’s claim PM should have intervened to stop China spy trial collapsing ‘absurd’ – UK politics live  The Guardian

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6 d. ago No 10 says Badenoch’s claim PM should have intervened to stop China spy trial collapsing ‘absurd’ – as it happened

No 10 says Badenoch’s claim PM should have intervened to stop China spy trial collapsing ‘absurd’ – as it happened  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case  BBC

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6 d. ago China Says Apple Will Continue Investing There Despite Trump Pressure

China Says Apple Will Continue Investing There Despite Trump Pressure  Forbes

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6 d. ago Government will publish evidence in collapsed China case, PM says

Government will publish evidence in collapsed China case, PM says  BBC

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6 d. ago Starmer says the government will publish witness statements in collapsed China spy case

Starmer says the government will publish witness statements in collapsed China spy case  BBC

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6 d. ago UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday promised to release evidence provided to prosecutors by a senior official, seeking to distance ministers from the collapse of a China spying case which has led to weeks of criticism. In an unexpected move last month, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dropped charges against two men who had denied passing politically sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence agent. The CPS said the decision was made because the additional evidence it...

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7 d. ago Pressure on Downing Street to release evidence in collapsed China spy case

Pressure on Downing Street to release evidence in collapsed China spy case  The Guardian

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7 d. ago China’s continued deflationary pressure supports case for monetary easing

China’s continued deflationary pressure supports case for monetary easing  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

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7 d. ago Government under growing pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence

Government under growing pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence  BBC

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8 d. ago Starmer to face MPs amid continued pressure over collapse of China spying trial – UK politics live

Starmer to face MPs amid continued pressure over collapse of China spying trial – UK politics live  The Guardian

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8 d. ago Muddle over semantics or pressure from China? Collapsed spying case remains baffling

Muddle over semantics or pressure from China? Collapsed spying case remains baffling  The Guardian

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