Two British men, aged 32 and 29, have been charged with breaching the Official Secrets Act for allegedly providing prejudicial information to China. They will appear in court on Friday. The arrests come amid growing concerns about China’s espionage activities in Britain, including the arrest of a parliamentary researcher last year on suspicion of spying. German authorities have also arrested three individuals for working with the Chinese secret service to hand over technology that could be used for military purposes. The arrests were made following information gathered by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency. The suspects include a married couple and an agent for an employee of China’s Ministry of State Security. They allegedly concluded a cooperation agreement with a German university to prepare a study on machine parts that can be used for marine engines in warships. They also purchased a special laser from Germany without authorization and exported it to China. The arrests underscore the significance of countering espionage and protecting sensitive information from foreign interference.
Five Arrested for Spying for China in Britain and Germany
