Chinese ‘sleeper spies’ are ‘targeting UK using Hong Kong resettlement scheme’ in bid to steal security secrets
CHINESE spies are making a bid to enter the UK by posing as refugees under a resettlement scheme aimed at people from Hong Kong, it's reported.in an attempt to steal security secrets.Chinese sleeper agents are attempting to infiltrate the UK via a resettlement scheme aimed at people from Hong Kong, sources sayAnd top officials say it's time to "get real" about the risks China poses.
"If anybody has fears that the Chinese Communist Party will seek to place informers and people who will steal security secrets in open society, then they are entirely justified.The Home Office reassured concerned Brits that there are "safeguards in place" during the visa application process "to ensure it is free from abuse and helps those most in need".The changes allow BNO passport holders to stay longer and even take citizenship.
They do nothing to communicate with any other agents or obtain information, other than details already in the public domain.They will get jobs and have families - all while waiting for their orders.
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