Political editor David Maddox explains why successive UK governments have dithered over deciding whether Beijing is a friend or foe

The collapse of the case has raised questions about Britain’s willingness to confront China as the government looks to build closer ties with the country

Political editor David Maddox explains why successive UK governments have dithered over deciding whether Beijing is a friend or foe

Stamer could be forced to reveal key evidence as two former cabinet secretaries speak out

Editorial: Dispelling confusion about the collapsed case would build confidence that the government has a coherent policy

Keir Starmer ordered the release of witness statements provided for the trial of two men who allegedly spied for China

Questions remain over trial collapse even as publication of key evidence scuppers Tory’s main line of attack

Political correspondent Archie Mitchell runs through what we know – and the unanswered questions – about the collapsed China spy case