Chi Leung Wai

Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, a 38-year-old dual Chinese-British national, has been convicted in a UK court for spying on pro-democracy dissidents in Britain on behalf of Hong Kong and China. He was sentenced alongside Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, 66. Wai's conviction marks a significant development as they are believed to be the first individuals convicted of spying for China in the UK. The spying activities reportedly included photographing prominent Hong Kong dissidents, such as Nathan Law, who lives with a bounty on his head from Chinese authorities. Law stated he was not surprised by the news, highlighting ongoing concerns among exiled activists about surveillance. The case underscores the continuing geopolitical tensions and espionage concerns related to China and Hong Kong within the United Kingdom.