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UK unlikely to close Hong Kong trade office despite spying verdict

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A UK court has found two individuals guilty of spying on Hong Kong activists in London on behalf of Chinese authorities. The individuals were associated with Hong Kong's Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in London. Despite the verdict, analysts suggest the UK is unlikely to close the HKETO office, prioritizing stable relations with Beijing amidst current geopolitical uncertainties. AI

RANK_REASON A court verdict involving spying allegations related to a government trade office has significant geopolitical implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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UK unlikely to close Hong Kong trade office despite spying verdict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft,William Yiu ·

    Why the UK is unlikely to shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict

    The operations of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in London will remain unaffected by a UK spying verdict, observers have said, arguing that the British government is unlikely to seek the body’s closure so as to maintain relations with Beijing. A British court on Th…

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