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UK Jails 2 Over 'Truly Chilling' Spying for Hong Kong

Two dual Chinese-British nationals received prison sentences for spying on dissidents and critics of Beijing in Britain. The operation involved surveillance of targets in a shadow policing effort. They are believed to be the first people convicted of spying for China in Britain.

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The identities of the convicts as a former UK border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer are now known.

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  1. Former UK Official and Retired HK Cop Jailed for Spying for China

    Two dual Chinese-British nationals received prison sentences for spying on dissidents and critics of Beijing in Britain. The operation involved surveillance of targets in a shadow policing effort. They are believed to be the first people convicted of spying for China in Britain.

    What's confirmed:

    • Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen were convicted of spying for China.
    • The convicts include a former UK border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer.
    • The pair conducted surveillance on dissidents and critics of Beijing in Britain.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The two men are the first people convicted of spying for China in Britain.
    confidence 95%

  2. Two Men Jailed for Spying on Hong Kong Dissidents in UK

    A British court sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on behalf of China. The pair targeted dissidents, critics of Beijing, and senior MPs in Britain. Their combined prison sentences total 18 years.

    What's confirmed:

    • A former UK Border Force officer and a retired Hong Kong police officer were jailed for spying for China.
    • The defendants are dual Chinese-British nationals.
    • The two men received combined prison sentences of 18 years.
    • The spying operation targeted dissidents, critics of Beijing, and senior MPs in the UK.
    • Peter Wai used his position as a Border Force official to access Home Office data on Chinese dissidents.
    • Bill Yuen is a retired Hong Kong police officer.
    • The sentencing occurred on Thursday.
    • China described the case as political.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Peter Wai was asked to pay special attention to British politicians.
    • The individuals were tied to a trade office.
    • The individuals were jailed for up to 10 years.
    confidence 95%