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How action over parliamentary spying scandal could affect the UK's economic relationship with China

  • Written by: Stephen Morgan, Professor of Chinese Economic History (Emeritus), University of Nottingham

The arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has fuelled calls in Westminster for tougher action against China by the UK government. This could impact the UK economy since China is an important trading partner and industry investor.

Chinese officials and the researcher have both denied the spying claims. But prime...

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