United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

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China’s ‘magic weapon’ helping Beijing wield influence in the UK

United Front Work Department has payroll of thousands aiming to win support for Communist party’s agenda
Financial Times - 20h
Prince Andrew mired in controversy once again after being linked to Chinese spy suspect

Britain’s Prince Andrew has been caught up in an alleged spying case after cultivating an “unusual degree of trust” with a Chinese man.
NBC News - 1d
Russian general in charge of chemical weapons unit killed in Moscow scooter blast

Lt Gen Igor Kirillov killed along with his deputy after device attached to escooter exploded. Killing of Russian general cements SBU’s reputation for abrupt vengeance A senior Russian general ...
The Guardian - 1d
Ukraine claims blast that killed head of Russia's nuclear weapons unit

The head of Russia's nuclear, chemical and biological forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a Moscow bomb blast claimed by Ukraine.
CBS News - 1d
Spy allegations pose dilemma for UK's China policy

Calls for China to be designated a threat to national security come as the UK tries to improve relations.
BBC News - 1d
Spy allegations pose dilemma for UK's China policy

Yahoo News - 1d
All eyes on Prince Andrew after alleged Chinese spy controversy

Royal sources say Charles is still considering whether to ban his brother from family’s Christmas Day walk. The royal family’s Christmas Day walk from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene church ...
The Guardian - 3d
China’s ‘loyal wingman’ drones open new front in competition with US

Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiority
Financial Times - 3d
Commerce Dept. Is on the Front Lines of China Policy

The department has confronted the challenge of China by restricting key exports, a policy that is likely to continue in the Trump administration.
The New York Times - Dec. 8