Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’
Summary
Two men have been found guilty in the UK for spying for China, marking the first such conviction in British history. Nathan Law, a Hong Kong dissident targeted by Chinese authorities, was not surprised by the spy ring that monitored his movements, including agents linked to the Hong Kong government’s trade office and UK security forces.Key Facts
- Nathan Law is a Hong Kong protest leader living in exile with a £100,000 bounty from China.
- Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen were convicted of helping a foreign intelligence service spy in the UK.
- This is the first time Chinese spies have been convicted in a British court.
- Chung Biu Yuen worked as a senior manager for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London.
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office usually promotes business ties but has become involved in surveillance under national security policies.
- Chi Leung Wai was a UK Border Force official and volunteer special constable with access to sensitive information.
- Wai used his access to gather personal details on Hong Kong dissidents, including Law.
- In 2024, addresses of Hong Kongers in the UK were leaked online, raising safety concerns.
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