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Scotland Yard Apologizes for Ignoring Chinese Spying Claims

1/14/2026

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The Metropolitan Police Service, known as Scotland Yard, apologized for not investigating spying by Chinese officials on protesters outside the embassy in London.
It admitted dismissing Hongkonger Alan Dai's complaint about being photographed at the embassy construction protest.
Alan Dai expressed concerns about increased intimidation toward Hongkongers in the United Kingdom.
The case has been referred to Counter Terrorism Policing for assessment after Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticized police handling.

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The Metropolitan Police Service, known as Scotland Yard, apologized for not investigating spying by Chinese officials on protesters outside the embassy in London.
It admitted dismissing Hongkonger Alan Dai's complaint about being photographed at the embassy construction protest.
Alan Dai expressed concerns about increased intimidation toward Hongkongers in the United Kingdom.
The case has been referred to Counter Terrorism Policing for assessment after Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticized police handling.