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
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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]