The trial of two British men accused of spying for China has collapsed because the UK government refused to officially designate Beijing as a national security threat. Prosecutors needed this designation to proceed under the Official Secrets Act. The Director of Public Prosecutions stated the government would not provide the necessary testimony, leading to the case's dismissal. Critics allege the decision was made to avoid damaging UK-China relations, a claim the government denies.

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