Opponents of Beijing’s ruling party voice concerns as questions mount about arrested British national
A row has broken out about the naming of the alleged Chinese spy working as a parliamentary researcher amid fears for the safety of dissidents.
Campaigners have warned that the arrest has caused fear and panic among the opponents of China’s ruling Communist Party and called for authorities to name the suspect to reassure those who have sought sanctuary in Britain.
The British national, who is in his late 20s, is known to have links to MPs who are vocal opponents of the Chinese regime and have worked closely with dissidents as well as having access to “highly sensitive” material.
The researcher has worked with Alicia Kearns, the chairman of the foreign affairs select committee, and Tom Tugendhat before he took up his post as Security Minister.