China’s interference on foreign soil to advance its interests, including the curtailment of free speech, is once again exposed in the latest Channel 4 documentary – “Secrets & Power: China in the UK”, broadcast on 29th November 2023 at 10pm. It’s available here.
Dispatches investigates Chinese state interference with UK institutions and repression of dissidents on UK soil. Undercover filming reveals a suspected Chinese spy engaging with a UK-based activist.
Finn Lau, a leading dissident from Hong Kong, featured in the documentary, posted on X/Twitter: “Exclusive story on @Channel4 this evening in which I spoke to a fake journalist with @IsobelYeung. The documentary exposes spying activities of and transnational repression tactics deployed by the Chinese Communist Party. Kudos to the production team and campaign allies.”
Isobel Yeung, who investigates China’s relationships with the UK and it’s institutions, posted on X/Twitter: “We’ve been investigating how UK institutions are influenced by the Chinese government. This includes the University of Nottingham, where I used to study. Shocked to discover that my department was closed down, due to pressure from the Chinese embassy…”
The documentary was produced and directed by Alasdair Glennie, a TV and print journalist. He was previously TV correspondent for the Daily Mail.
Direct Link: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/secrets-power-china-in-the-uk-dispatches/on-demand/73542-001
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