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China spying case collapses as Britain seeks to rebuild economic ties with Beijing

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 8 Oct 2025, 8:31pm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying cautiously to improve relations with Beijing as part of his push to boost the UK’s economic growth. Photo / Jason Alden, Bloomberg via The Washington Post
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying cautiously to improve relations with Beijing as part of his push to boost the UK’s economic growth. Photo / Jason Alden, Bloomberg via The Washington Post

China spying case collapses as Britain seeks to rebuild economic ties with Beijing

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 8 Oct 2025, 8:31pm

Top British security officials will face questions over an aborted China spying case brought by its chief prosecutor, which collapsed as it is seeking to rebuild economic ties with the country.

The case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash, who were charged last year under the Official Secrets Act over allegations they spied for China between 2021 and 2023, was dropped last month.

UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further.

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