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flag UK dropped espionage case against two men due to legal failure to prove China an "enemy" under law.

flag The UK’s prosecution of two men accused of Chinese espionage collapsed due to an "evidential failure," with the Crown Prosecution Service citing the inability to prove China was an "enemy" under the Official Secrets Act, as the government’s national security strategy does not label it as such. flag Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed disappointment but denied any ministerial involvement, reaffirming the government’s stance that China is a "challenge" rather than an enemy. flag Critics questioned the decision, raising concerns about political influence and the UK’s vulnerability due to ties with China, while the CPS maintained its independence and the case was dropped solely on legal grounds.

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