David Cameron summons Chinese Ambassador over 'spying' charges

Summons and Warning

Former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, has summoned the Chinese Ambassador, Zheng Zeguang, for a fierce discussion regarding recent espionage allegations. The Foreign Secretary expressed concerns over a series of spying incidents and cyber attacks, labeling them as "not acceptable."

Charges and Accusations

Three individuals, including a Heathrow Border Force official, a former Royal Marine, and a retired police officer, have been charged with espionage activities targeting pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong. The accused are alleged to have engaged in activities such as information gathering, hostile surveillance, and deception at a UK residential address.

Official Response

The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that the recent actions by China, including cyberattacks, espionage reports, and bounties, are not tolerated by the UK government. The summoning of the Chinese Ambassador follows the announcement of charges against the individuals under the National Security Act, as part of an investigation led by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command.