Rishi Sunak challenges premier Li after ‘spying for China’ arrests
GuardianMAY 2023
The Spin
Anti-China narrative
Beijing's covert activities in Britain and its interference in British democracy are unacceptable. The two alleged suspects have so far not been charged, but if found guilty, it would represent one of the most serious breaches of security involving a hostile state in Parliament. If we want real change in PRC behavior, it's important that these issues are escalated to the highest level.
Pro-China narrative
The British government's allegation that China is suspected of stealing intelligence from the UK is completely incorrect and made in bad faith. Beijing wants a positive relationship with London, but this is complicated by anti-China political rhetoric.