Summary
UK authorities have dropped charges against two men accused of spying for China due to insufficient evidence. The men, who were set to stand trial soon, had denied the charges, and the Chinese Embassy claimed the allegations were made up.
Key Facts
- The UK dropped charges against two men accused of spying for China.
- Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were the accused individuals.
- They were charged with violating the Official Secrets Act by allegedly sharing sensitive information.
- Cash was a researcher in the UK Parliament who worked with Conservative Party members.
- Berry is an academic who previously taught in China.
- Authorities determined there was not enough evidence to proceed with the trial.
- The Chinese Embassy stated the allegations were fabricated.
- British intelligence has increased warnings about China's covert activities.
