The pair were accused of providing information to Beijing that could be “prejudicial to the safety or interests” of the UK between late 2021 and February 2023.
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00:00 Two men accused of spying for China, including a former researcher at the UK's House of Parliament,
00:09 have been granted bail following a court appearance in London.
00:16 One of the men is a former parliamentary researcher who worked with the current head of the Foreign
00:21 Affairs Committee as well as the Minister of State for Security.
00:28 Both men allegedly provided information that was prejudicial to the safety or interests
00:34 of the UK to China.
00:39 The Chinese embassy says the allegations are fabricated and malicious and urged the UK
00:45 to stop what they describe as anti-China political manipulation.
00:50 Neither men entered a plea during their court appearance on Friday.
00:53 The matter was adjourned until May 10 for a preliminary hearing.
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