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Concerns of various sectors of Hong Kong society need to be addressed and suggested improvements to legislation considered.
The Ministry of State Security kept a secretive presence for years, but now it is on social media and creating a more high-profile public image. It has every reason to expand its public reach, but it must be more mindful of the potential impact of its daily musings on political and economic matters.
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.
US President Joe Biden issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a ‘national security risk’.
Trio alleged to have gathered information, carried out surveillance and forced entry into residential address in United Kingdom.
Observers say India could strike a middle ground between Russia and the US, as Washington is also seen to be ‘gradual’ in its handling of allegations.
Bill Yuen, 63, Peter Wai, 38, and Matthew Trickett, 37, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday and were granted bail.
Under academic cover, unnamed groups collected sensitive information on nature reserves, State Security Ministry says.
The men, ex-researcher Christopher Cash, 29, and Christopher Berry, 32, were charged last month with providing prejudicial information to China in breach of the Official Secrets Act.
The Ministry of State Security urges vigilance against ‘quite deceptive’ foreign operatives.
Other entities were added to the list for allegedly trying to obtain US quantum technology for China, or for seeking US parts for military drones.
German authorities last month arrested suspect only named as Thomas R over spying for Beijing, with information trail suggesting man is Thomas Reichenbach.
The head of Ukraine’s state security service said the failed assassination attempt was supposed to be a ‘gift to Putin’ to mark his inauguration on Tuesday
Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment of Russians – prominent or not – have been blamed on Moscow’s intelligence operatives across Europe and elsewhere.
One of Europe’s most hawkish leaders towards Beijing is confirmed to meet the Chinese president during his first trip to the continent in five years.
Just weeks before William Lai Ching-te takes office as Taiwanese leader, the Ministry of State Security issues warning to island’s ‘separatist forces’ and pledges to expand public support for peaceful reunification.
Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin have denied the charges for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months.
Court documents allege that suspect Dylan Earl was connected to the proscribed terrorist group the Wagner Group, the domestic Press Association news agency reported.
Patricia Flor says the summons is ‘quite telling’ and Germany does not tolerate spying from any country.
In Jiangsu, workers who report clues could be rewarded with up to US$4,100, particularly if it leads to a criminal case involving national security.
Musk accused Australia’s leaders of trying to censor the internet after a court ordered his platform to stop showing footage of a bishop being stabbed.
German authorities accuse assistant to Maximilian Krah, the AfD’s top candidate in European elections, on suspicion of working for Chinese intelligence service.
Developments hours apart come amid rising anxiety in some European capitals over the threat of Beijing’s surveillance practices.
Three German nationals were arrested and two men in Britain were charged.
Intelligence officers have been sent to investigate potential national-security threats in Cagayan, where about 4,600 Chinese students reportedly live.
The initiative, launched under then-president Donald Trump, was intended to fight espionage by Beijing, but was slammed as racist and trigger-happy.
Poland’s National Prosecutor said the man, arrested on Wednesday, was accused of being prepared to pass airport security information to Russian agents.
Dutch intelligence agencies first publicly attributed cyber espionage to China in February, when they said state-backed cyber spies had gained access to a Dutch military network last year.