UK officials blame China for spy case collapse amid rising security threats
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MPs are demanding further explanation from Stephen Parkinson, head of the CPS, regarding the collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for China, which was dropped due to insufficient evidence linking China to espionage threats, despite government witness statements highlighting China's espionage activities. The case's failure has prompted multiple parliamentary inquiries and criticism of the prosecution process and government evidence.
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