China's "United Front" Spy Scandal

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United Front Work

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United Front Work: What does China's 'magic weapon' of influence do?

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The United Front Work Department is a well-documented arm of the Chinese Communist Party .

It has been cited in multiple espionage cases, often accusing Beijing of using it for interference.

Yang Tengbo is the latest overseas Chinese citizen to be scrutinised for his links to the UFWD .

Beijing has denied all espionage allegations, calling them ludicrous.

China passed a law in 2017 mandating Chinese nationals and companies to co-operate with intelligence probes, including sharing information with the Chinese government.

The Ministry of State Security has released dramatic propaganda videos warning the public that foreign spies are everywhere and "they are cunning and sneaky" Some Western governments have tried to protect themselves with fresh foreign interference laws that criminalise individuals deemed to be meddling in domestic affairs.

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