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In October 2025, the UK government faces intense scrutiny after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped espionage charges against two men accused of spying for China. The case collapsed because the government did not provide evidence that China was a national security threat at the time of the alleged offences, a legal requirement under the Official Secrets Act 1911. Parliamentary committees have launched inquiries, and MI5 has expressed frustration over the decision amid ongoing UK-China diplomatic engagement.
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Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and founder of Apple Daily, faces a deteriorating health condition while awaiting trial under national security law. US lawmakers and international diplomats urge his release, citing health concerns and political persecution amid rising US-China tensions.
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In a brief discussion during the recent Trump-Xi meeting, former US President Trump raised concerns about Jimmy Lai's health and well-being amid his trial in Hong Kong. While no specific deal was discussed, Trump suggested Lai's release could benefit US-China relations. Lai, a pro-democracy activist, faces charges under Hong Kong's national security law and has been detained since December 2020.