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Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ in Germany
Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing information to Beijing
A husband and wife team allegedly conspired to smuggle sensitive military technology out of Europe on Beijing’s orders
Deputy PM says government will examine new curbs around technology sharing and call in vice-chancellors
Prosecutors say man had access to the ‘building blocks’ of company’s cutting-edge technology
News of 2022 conviction will add to fears among foreign executives and professionals in the country
Ministry of State Security pursues more public and political role as Xi tightens grip on nation
Flemish far-right politician Frank Creyelman was an intelligence asset for Beijing for years, according to investigation
Beijing and western capitals have increasingly publicised espionage allegations amid rising tensions
Support and transfer of military technology stir anxiety in Seoul about retaliation from Beijing
Outdated penal code prevented action against far-right Flemish politician, says justice minister
Chinese spies ran a Belgian politician as an intelligence asset for more than three years
Covert officer paid and directed far-right Belgian politician for more than three years
US and allies say Beijing is targeting intellectual property in range of high-tech sectors
As western governments increasingly call out foreign spies, the risks to travellers in Moscow and Beijing will grow
Critics say London is too soft on Beijing as MPs ask whether their safety is at risk
Parliamentary committee concludes government is ‘singularly failing’ to respond to threat posed by Beijing
Seoul says US export controls have made Chinese companies more aggressive in acquiring expertise
Case is among several announced on Tuesday over alleged crimes including export violations and smuggling
Officials say altitude, size and speed of flying objects muddle picture while treacherous conditions obstruct recovery
Chinese parent ByteDance says its employees accessed user data to find sources of information to reporters
Political motive not ruled out after damage to fibre optic cables brought services across north of country to halt
Lawyer Raymond McKeeve had been found in contempt of court over Ocado corporate espionage probe
Japanese conveyor-belt restaurant groups are grappling with weaker yen and higher import prices
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