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Hong Kong-UK spying row

Hong Kong-UK spying row
British authorities have prosecuted three men - including a Hong Kong public officer - for breaching the UK’s National Security Act 2023 by allegedly carrying out surveillance against dissidents from the city.
Bill Yuen arrives at the Old Bailey in central London earlier this month. He has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service and with foreign interference in violation of the UK’s National Security Act. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Hong Kong trade office manager in London denies running spy network

Bill Yuen is accused of hiring UK Border Force officer Peter Wai to gather information about politicians and Hong Kong activists.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | A post-Brexit Britain in decline cannot afford to alienate China

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Britain

Opinion | 3 factors that will shape Britain’s China policy under Labour

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Trade

Opinion | Nothing mysterious about Hong Kong trade office’s role in the UK

The history of Hong Kong’s overseas representations on trade and economic issues goes back to well before 1997. The positive impact of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London over the years should not be written off lightly.

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London has allowed for decades of bilateral exchanges between Hong Kong and the UK. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong politics

UK police say death of Hong Kong spying suspect Matthew Trickett not suspicious

Thames Valley Police share update after completion of postmortem for Trickett’s death, saying: ‘we can confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious’.

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Britain

Hong Kong-UK spying row: Matthew Trickett’s death not suspicious, police say

The conclusion was reached after a UK Home Office postmortem and further investigation by detectives, and charges against the ex-UK Royal Marine have been discontinued.

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Espionage

Outside In | Why spies seem to be having a moment right now

The world is seeing a renewed focus on spying amid heightened geopolitical stress, alarming wars, new invasive technologies and national security fears. Engaging in espionage is a dangerous, expensive habit few countries can truly afford, and we must pray all of them choose to engage in it responsibly.

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Concerns about spying and other espionage activities have surged in recent years as governments around the world, from the United States and Britain to China and Russia, have engaged in highly public campaigns to unearth foreign agents they believe to be in their midst. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Hong Kong-UK spying row: charges dropped against defendant found dead in park

Matthew Trickett, 37, had been set to appear in court but was found dead in a public park in Maidenhead, Berkshire, on Sunday.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong woman targeted in spying row faces civil suit over HK$164 million theft

Media have reported Monica Kwong is alleged target of break-in at UK home as part of spying case linked to Hong Kong’s trade outpost in London.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong demands UK give details on death of man accused of spying for city

Algernon Yau meets senior British diplomat over spying row and death of Matthew Trickett.

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Matthew Trickett covers his face as he leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on May 13. Photo: PA via AP
Hong Kong politics

Death of Hong Kong spy case suspect Matthew Trickett ‘may complicate trial’

Professor Simon Young says Matthew Trickett, who was found dead on Sunday, might have shed light on spying accusations if he had chosen to testify at trial.

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Former Home Office immigration officer Matthew Trickett was found dead in a park in the UK. Photo: AP
Crime

Who was Matthew Trickett? Death of Hong Kong spying suspect sparks questions

Ex-Royal Marine Matthew Trickett, 37, found dead on Sunday in public park only a kilometre away from his company’s address, week after being charged in spying row

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China-UK relations

Video | Alleged spy Matthew Trickett found dead in UK park

Hong Kong politics

Death of UK man charged with spying for Hong Kong sends shock waves through city

Former British Royal Marine Matthew Trickett found dead in UK park, according to local police, who say death being treated as ‘unexplained’.

Home Office immigration officer Matthew Trickett was found dead on Sunday. Photo: Linkedin
Hong Kong politics

UK man accused of spying for Hong Kong found dead in park

Matthew Trickett, 37, died under ‘unexplained’ circumstances, and a police investigation is ongoing.

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Matthew Trickett, 37, was found dead in a park in Maidenhead, west of London, on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

My Take | British espionage case against Hong Kong demands scepticism

The UK government and London police may be telling the truth, but do not assume Western officials never manipulate or lie about spy intrigue.

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Hong Kong politics

Top Beijing envoy in Hong Kong makes ‘solemn representation’ to UK consul general

Cui Jianchun, commissioner of Beijing foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, meets UK Consul General Brian Davidson to discuss Sino-British ties amid heightened tension.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong trade offices’ activities are legitimate, experts say

A foreign government may level accusations of espionage when it thinks its boundaries have been crossed, international relations expert Wilson Chan says.

Hong Kong’s economic and trade office in London. International relations experts have said the trade offices’ activities are ‘legitimate’. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong national security law

Explainer | What is UK National Security Act and how does it compare with Hong Kong law?

The UK says its national security legislation is designed to cover areas such as espionage, sabotage, working for foreign powers, and terrorism, and introduces new offences.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Which Hongkongers have been caught up in spying cases over the decades?

Hong Kong’s loose visa requirements and lack of espionage laws before 2024 allowed city to become ideal location for collecting and exchanging sensitive information.

China-UK relations

UK spying case puts Hong Kong trade offices in London, elsewhere in cross hairs

Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China-UK relations

Beijing issues warning to UK as Hong Kong spying row deepens

Embassy in London says Beijing has lodged stern representations with Britain over case involving worker with Hong Kong trade promotion office and two others.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has said Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang had been summoned to a meeting on the instructions of foreign minister David Cameron. Photo: Bloomberg
Diplomacy

Chinese ambassador summoned to UK meeting after Hong Kong London office arrest

UK foreign secretary summons Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang to meeting after three men, including a Hong Kong trade office official, arrested in London on spying charges.

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Hong Kong politics

Berlin asked Chinese official to meet over spying linked to Hong Kong trade body

Trio arrested in Germany over spying allegations believed to include Thomas Reichenbach, former marketing manager at Hong Kong Trade Development Council, but body is not subject of investigation.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader warns West against hurting own interests by targeting trade offices

City leader John Lee also says he has no memory of meeting Hong Kong public officer at centre of spying allegations in UK, as picture of pair at police ceremony in 2002 goes viral.

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Bill Yuen of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court after being charged over spying allegations. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

UK prosecution of 3 for spying for Hong Kong ‘set to worsen’ Britain-China ties

UK prosecution of three for spying for Hong Kong ‘set to worsen’ Britain with China ties, analysts say.

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Who are the 3 men charged in the UK with spying for Hong Kong?

Trio alleged to have gathered information, carried out surveillance and forced entry into residential address in United Kingdom.

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Hong Kong society

Beijing slams UK as Hong Kong trade office manager, 2 others face spying charges

Bill Yuen, 63, Peter Wai, 38, and Matthew Trickett, 37, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday and were granted bail.

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