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Unmasking a spy: The Chinese agent stealing secrets from the UK

Who are they? How do they operate? And what’s being done about it?

The Times has unmasked a Chinese government spy who’s targeting thousands of British professionals on LinkedIn. This person - and their team - are after military secrets and sensitive intelligence in exchange for money and business opportunities. So who are they? How do they operate? And what’s being done about it?

Guest: Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: BBC, ABC, Times Radio, CNA.

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30 minutes