Move escalates battle over intellectual property theft between Beijing and Seoul in critical semiconductor sector
Hone Capital became one of the most prolific early investors in US tech start-ups
Berlin says Beijing behind 2021 hack on precision mapping agency
US, UK, Germany and Japan back report alleging APT40 conducted ‘malicious’ cyber espionage activities
Google, OpenAI and Sequoia Capital push to improve security practices following high-profile spying cases
Accusation follows recent arrests in UK and Europe targeting alleged Chinese espionage
Matthew Trickett was accused of assisting intelligence services in the Chinese territory
Second time new anti-spying laws have led to charges
Yes the west is paranoid, but that doesn’t mean they’re not out to get us
Arrests in Germany and UK point to growing scale and ambition of Chinese espionage operations
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Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ in Germany
Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing information to Beijing
A husband and wife team allegedly conspired to smuggle sensitive military technology out of Europe on Beijing’s orders
Deputy PM says government will examine new curbs around technology sharing and call in vice-chancellors
News of 2022 conviction will add to fears among foreign executives and professionals in the country
Ministry of State Security pursues more public and political role as Xi tightens grip on nation
Flemish far-right politician Frank Creyelman was an intelligence asset for Beijing for years, according to investigation
Beijing and western capitals have increasingly publicised espionage allegations amid rising tensions
Outdated penal code prevented action against far-right Flemish politician, says justice minister
Chinese spies ran a Belgian politician as an intelligence asset for more than three years
Covert officer paid and directed far-right Belgian politician for more than three years
Critics say London is too soft on Beijing as MPs ask whether their safety is at risk
Officials say altitude, size and speed of flying objects muddle picture while treacherous conditions obstruct recovery
Western spy chiefs say sophistication of Beijing’s intelligence operations is now comparable to the Kremlin’s
