Why questions remain about the collapsed China spying case
The Story16 Loka 2025

Why questions remain about the collapsed China spying case

Since the case against two British men accused of spying for China suddenly collapsed, the Government and the Crown Prosecution Service have been playing the blame game, each accusing the other of being responsible. So who’s really at fault? And did China get a free pass in order to secure a better trade deal?

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Guest: Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson.

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Further listening: The Westminster aide suspected of spying for China

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