DEVELOPING: Government Releases Explosive Witness Statements in China Spy Case Collapse

BREAKING NEWS Government Releases Explosive Witness Statements in China Spy Case Collapse The UK government has published witness statements submitted in the now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China, Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry. The statements were provided by Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Collins. Collins' first statement, dated December 2023, described the Chinese Intelligence Services as "highly capable" and conducting large-scale espionage operations against the UK to advance China's interests at the expense of the UK's security. The second statement, written in February 2024, emphasized the government's commitment to a positive economic relationship with China while acknowledging ongoing national security concerns. These revelations come as the government faces scrutiny over its handling of the collapsed case. The publication of these witness statements raises questions about the government's assessment of China's threat level and its implications for UK national security. This is a developing story, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming hours and days. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*