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China 'enemy' reference removed from key witness statement for collapsed spy trial

China 'enemy' reference removed from key witness statement for collapsed spy trial

A reference to China being an "enemy" of the UK was removed from key evidence for a collapsed spy trial in 2023 as it "did not reflect government policy" under the Conservatives at the time, according to the national security adviser.

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