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article 2.9.4-China says spying claims involving UK's Prince Andrew 'preposterous'
China says spying claims involving UK's Prince Andrew 'preposterous'
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BEIJING: China on Tuesday (Dec 17) said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain's Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were "preposterous" after the UK government voiced mounting concerns over the allegations.
Details emerged last week about Andrew's relationship with Yang Tengbo, a businessman and alleged spy, who had been banned from Britain.
Asked about the case while on a visit to Norway, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain was "concerned about the challenge that China poses" but defended his approach of "engagement" with Beijing.
"The development of China-UK relations is in the common interests of both countries and is also conducive to promoting world economic growth and responding to global challenges," Lin Jian said.
A spokesman for Beijing's foreign ministry said
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"The development of China-
UK relations is in the common interests of both c
ountries and is also conducive to promoting w
orld economic growth and respon
ding to global challenges," Lin Jian said.
"It is hoped that the United Kingdo
m will work with China to accumulate more
positive factors and demonstrate the two countries' innat
e character of cooperation, mutual benefits and common wins," he added.
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