Unmasking a spy: The Chinese agent stealing secrets from the UK

The Times has unmasked a Chinese government spy who’s targeting thousands of British professionals on LinkedIn. This person - and their team - are after military secrets and sensitive intelligence in exchange for money and business opportunities. So who are they? How do they operate? And what’s being done about it? For more on China’s influence in the UK, read Professor Steve Tsang's piece from this weekend's Sunday Times: Xi’s student spy army — and how they can be outsmarted https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/xis-student-spy-army-and-how-they-can-be-outsmarted-g3k6txc82This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: BBC, ABC, Times Radio, CNA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day.Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker.Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.