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but today lawyer christine lee is accused of working secretly on behalf of the chinese state. in a highly unusual move, mi5 today issued this alert to parliamentarians. they were warned that miss lee had been working with an arm of the chinese communist party to covertly interfere in uk politics through establishing links with established and aspiring parliamentarians. the fact that this alert has become public today in the way in which it has, is really a very strong illustration of how our intelligence and security agencies have been working together to really spot and identify this type of activity, activity that could potentially do harm to our country and harm to our democracy. there was no one here today at christine lee's london office and she has not yet responded to the claims. the allegation is that she was funnelling money to politicians, claiming it came from within the uk, when in fact it came from china, all in order to secure influence for the chinese communist party. former labour frontbencher barry gardiner received more than £a00,000 from her overfive years.

but today lawyer christine lee is accused of working secretly on behalf of the chinese state. in a highly unusual move, m15 today issued this alert to parliamentarians. they were warned that miss lee had been working with an arm of the chinese communist party to covertly interfere in uk politics through establishing links with established and aspiring parliamentarians. the fact that this alert has become public today in the way in which it has, is really a very strong illustration of how our intelligence and security agencies have been working together to really spot and identify this type of activity, activity that could potentially do harm to our country and harm to our democracy. there was no one here today at christine lee's london office and she has not yet responded to the claims. the allegation is that she was funnelling money to politicians, claiming it came from within the uk, when in fact it came from china, all in order to secure influence for the chinese communist party. former labour frontbencher barry gardiner received more than £a00,000 from her over five years

but today lawyer christine lee is accused of working secretly on behalf of the chinese state. in a highly unusual move, m15 today issued this alert to parliamentarians. they were warned that miss lee had been working with an arm of the chinese communist party to covertly interfere in uk politics through establishing links with established and aspiring parliamentarians. the fact that this alert has become public today in the way in which it has, is really a very strong illustration of how our intelligence and security agencies have been working together to really spot and identify this type of activity, activity that could potentially do harm to our country and harm to our democracy. there was no—one here today at christine lee's london office and she has not yet responded to the claims. the allegation is that she was funnelling money to politicians, claiming it came from within the uk, when in fact it came from china, all in order to secure influence for the chinese communist party. former labour frontbencher barry gardiner received more than £a00,000 from her overfive year

there was no one here today at christine lee's i no one here today at christine lee's london office and she has not yet responded. the allegation is she was funnelling money to politicians, claiming it came from within the uk, when it came from china. all in order to secure influence for the chinese communist party. former labour frontbencher, chinese communist party. former labourfrontbencher, barry gardner labour frontbencher, barry gardner received labourfrontbencher, barry gardner received more than £400,000 from her over five years. received more than £400,000 from her overfive years. in received more than £400,000 from her over five years. in a statement today, he said he had been liaising with mi5 and he stopped receiving money for parliamentary researchers in 2020, although her son was working in his office, until he resigned today.— resigned today. this is really serious. we _ resigned today. this is really serious. we don't _ resigned today. this is really serious. we don't play - resigned today. this is really serious. we don't play this i resigned today. this is really

there was no sign of christine lee at her- no sign of christine lee at her london office yesterday, but last night, a spokesperson for the chinese embassy in london issued a statement. it said... labourmp labour mp barry gardner received more than £500,000 from christine lee over five years. he said he more than £500,000 from christine lee overfive years. he said he had been liaising with security services for a number of years, been liaising with security services fora number of years, and been liaising with security services for a number of years, and that they had known about donation to fund research is in his office. he added that steps were taken to ensure christine lee had no role in either the appointment or management of those researchers. all the donations were properly reported at the time. barry gardiner says he stopped receiving funding for the in twenty20, although christine lee's son was working in his office until he resigned yesterday. this son was working in his office until he resigned yesterday.— he resigned yesterday. this is really serious. _ he resigned yester

but christine lee is not being prosecuted. it is about spying in the traditional sense of stealing secrets. it's about influence. and the best way of disrupting her alleged activities was by issuing this usual warning. inside british intelligence, concerns about chinese influence growing in recent years. today is a sign the fears go to the heart of westminster. we are told to expect more warnings in the future. gordon corera, bbc news. >> fascinating. a new twist in the tale of novak djokovic in his bid to compete in the australian open. he's been made the top seed in the tournament draw. even though it is not clear if he will be allowed to play. australia's immigration minister is considering whether djokovic, who is unvaccinated, should be deported. our correspondent has the latest. >> the world number one is back on the court preparing for a tournament he might not get to compete in. but the draw for the 2022 australian open was made and he was in it as the top seed. >> novak djokovic on line number one. >> he's due to play

we knew about christine lee, though, all the way back, if you look on google, to 2017. it back, if you look on google, to 2017. ., , ,., back, if you look on google, to 2017. _ , 2017. it was reported by the times newsa er 2017. it was reported by the times newspaper and _ 2017. it was reported by the times newspaper and since _ 2017. it was reported by the times newspaper and since then - 2017. it was reported by the times newspaper and since then labour. 2017. it was reported by the times i newspaper and since then labour mp barry gardiner says he has been liaising with the security services, but it seems according to the reporting she is still listed as a donor for reporting she is still listed as a donorfor him and more than reporting she is still listed as a donor for him and more than that, her son was working as his diary manager. her son was working as his diary manauer. ~ .,, her son was working as his diary manauer. ~ ., , ., her son was working as his diary manauer. . ., ., . manager. was he naive? well, he seems to be _ manager. was he naive? well, he seems

labour mp barry gardiner received more than £500,000 from christine lee over five years. he said he had been liaising with security services for a number of years, and that they had known about donation to fund researchers in his office. he added that steps were taken to ensure christine lee had no role in either the appointment or management of those researchers. all the donations were properly reported at the time. barry gardiner says he stopped receiving funding for researchers in 2020, although christine lee's son was working in his office until he resigned yesterday. this is really serious. if we do not play this down, i am not running scare stories, i am genuinely concerned and shocked that this has been allowed to happen, we need to understand why and to do something about it, but we also have to recognise that the chinese government poses a clear and present danger to us, and stop messing around. within british intelligence, there has been concern about growing chinese influence in recent years. it is now clear those fears go to the heart of westminster. tim muffe

we have not been able to reach christine lee for any comment. by, able to reach christine lee for any comment. �* .., , able to reach christine lee for any comment. ~ .., , ., able to reach christine lee for any comment-— comment. a couple of interesting oints in comment. a couple of interesting points in that _ comment. a couple of interesting points in that clip _ comment. a couple of interesting points in that clip from _ comment. a couple of interesting points in that clip from iain - comment. a couple of interesting i points in that clip from iain duncan smith. the expresses concern about information from individuals whose details he would not want falling into the hands of china. also he raises why has no action been taken against this individual. it�*s against this individual. it's interesting _ against this individual. it's interesting the _ against this individual. it�*s interesting the allegation here is not like espionage in the sense of being a spy stealing secrets or passing on secret material. but rather it relates to political interference, trying to influence p

there was no one here today at christine lee's london office and she has not yet responded. the allegation is she was funnelling money to politicians, claiming it came from within the uk, when it came from china. all in order to secure influence for the chinese communist party. former labour frontbencher barry gardiner received more than £a00,000 from her overfive years. in a statement today, he said he had been liaising with m15, and he stopped receiving money for parliamentary researchers in 2020. although her son was working in his office, until he resigned today. this is really serious. we don't play this down. i am not running scare stories, i am genuinely concerned and shocked that this has been allowed to happen. we need to understand why and we need to do something about it. we also have to recognise the chinese government poses a clear and present danger and stop messing around. at m15, concerns about chinese influence have been growing in recent years. this move is a sign the fears go right to the heart of westminster. you can find much more information on the sto

and christine lee our producer is already there. preparing everything. she has been sending snippets. >> yeah. >> and then the opening ceremony friday. >> i can't wait to see all the stories they are bringing us the flavor. >> it will be fun. >> she had to to take a few suitcases for all the jackets she needs. >> i bet. >> going to be cold. >> windchills in the teens and single digits. >> oh, she doesn't like heat so this works well for her. >> you're right. yeah. >> she doesn't like it i wouldn't be able to do it. >> she'll be good to go. let's get you into the forecast. friday night it's finally here and you can see across san francisco a really gorgeous evening. we've had some high clouds move in today. but also some of the sun poking through the clouds. really all in all somewhat beautiful here through the bay. let's get you ready for the forecast here as we move it through tonight heading out for dinner, drinks with family and friends. you can see in san francisco currently 59 degrees dropping a cooler into the lower 50s by 8:00 p.m. near the bay no

interestingly, iasked him if christine lee held either chinese citizenship or had done any work at all that the chinese government. he refused to answer both of those questions but again, he reiterated that he thought these allegations were baseless and they were based on hearsay. people should remember that she hasn�*t been arrested, she hasn�*t been deported and it could well be that there is nothing illegal in the making of these payments. in australia, for example, new legislation had to be introduced to stop overseas payments being made to politicians and it could be that in the uk a new law like this is brought in in the future. thank you very much- — now it�*s time for a look at the weather with matt. thank you very much, good morning. it is 9 degrees at the moment in the north of scotland, —5 in some central and southern parts of england and wales. big temperature contrast and with the thrust in the south, some dense fog patches which could linger until lunch. mo parts of england and wales will have a sunny day again. north—west england fairly cloudy, as is northern

christine lee was a well—known figure, a lawyer seen here encouraging people from the chinese community to engage in politics. your vote is your voice! she had contacts across the spectrum, providing hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding and meeting top politicians. but yesterday, mi5 issued this rare alert, warning she was trying to covertly interfere in british political life on behalf of the chinese communist party. today, china hit back, denying the claims, its foreign ministry spokesperson saying perhaps some individuals have watched too many 007 movies, leading to unnecessary mental associations. the warning is a sign that tensions over china and its covert activities are growing. just two months ago, the head of mi6 said china was now his top priority. china's state news agency responded to that speech with its own spoof of mi6's fictional spy, with a chinese james pond mocking british intelligence. but one former diplomat says the uk does need to be on guard for china seeking influence. by putting in that sort of money, it gets eyes and ears in parliament, it gets to influe

christine lee, you are a diplomat. what do you make of britain saying? they're not going to send diplomats to the winter games in china as the global. so those vladimir putin arrives, they're a good idea. no, i think it's a mistake. i mean, you get to choose a slee stub. we don't, you could choose to say snob, anybody, but you certainly don't. good choice is the snob, the 2nd most powerful nation. yes, for the british government, as you know, says it's not gratuitous. it's of actually a response to alleged human rights abuses. yeah. and those human rights abuses are real. but nevertheless, we need to maintain a constructive relationship with china. and i think doing this sort of thing is petty and doesn't achieve anything. yeah, in a week when guantanamo had its van diversity with 1st detainee, i think human rights are a pretty relative, as all countries seem to be saying and have done for long time. what about the role of germany? nod stream to the russian government. very angry about the noise is coming from washington and from brussels. do you see the

the house of commons speaker says christine lee has been working with the chinese communist party. the chinese emcee says it would never seek to buy influence in any form parliament. the queen has stripped her son, prince andrew, of military titles as he prepares to face a civil case of sexual assault. the moves come after a new york judge said a trial could go ahead, and andrew has denied the allegations. european natural gas prices surged. fears of military action are reignited. there is a lot going on, but it is about a correction in the markets. tom: that edf story weighing on the cac quarante. more is coming up. this is bloomberg. ♪ and there you have it. woah. wireless on the most reliable network nationwide. wow. big deal. we get unlimited for just 30 bucks. sweet, but mine has 5g included. relax people. my wireless is crushing it. that's because you all have xfinity mobile with your internet. it's wireless so good, it keeps one-upping itself. take the savings challenge at xfinitymobile.com/mysavings or visit an xfinity store to learn how our switch squad makes it easy to

the report said christine lee established links with current and aspiring members of parliament. speaking in the last hour, the home secretary said the uk had measures in place to identify or interference.- in place to identify or interference. , ., ., interference. first of all there has been a long-standing _ interference. first of all there has | been a long-standing investigation been a long—standing investigation taking place, so there's been a huge amount of work by our and security agencies. of course i am privy to various elements of that work, but i think it is important to say right now that the fact that this alert has become public to date, in the way in which it has, is really a very strong illustration of... how are agencies of the working together to relief spot and identify this type of activity that could potentially do harm to our country and democracy. with; potentially do harm to our country and democracy-— potentially do harm to our country and democra . ~ , ., ,, , ~' and democracy. why now? six my think it is linked to — and democracy. why now? six my

christine lee was a well—known figure, a lawyer seen here encouraging people from the chinese community to engage in politics. your vote is your voice! she had contact across the spectrum, providing hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding and meeting top politicians. but yesterday, an m15 issued this rare alert, but yesterday, m15 issued this rare alert, warning she was trying to covertly interfere in british political life on behalf of the chinese communist party. today, china hit back, denying the claims. its foreign ministry spokesperson said perhaps some individuals have watched too many 007 movies, leading to unnecessary mental associations. the warning is a sign that tensions over china and its covert activities are growing. just two months ago, the head of m16 said china was now his top priority. china's state news agency responded to that speech with its own spoof of mi6�*s fictional spy, with a chinese james pond mocking british intelligence. but one former diplomat says the uk does need to be on guard for china seeking influence. by putting in that sort of money, it gets

the house of commons speakers has christine lee has been working for the chinese communist party. the chinese embassy says it never seeks influences and any foreign parliament. companies are being subpoenaed to handle videos and other posts for the house committee investigating the u.s. capitol riot last year. the chair the committee says the companies have provided inadequate responses. the queen has stripped prince andrew of his military titles and royal patronage is as he prepares to face trial over sexual assault. a trial could go ahead. andrew has denied the allegations. global news, 24 hours a day, on air and at quicktake by bloomberg, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in more than 120 countries. this is bloomberg. dani: juliette saly in singapore. coming up, we discussed the growing chorus of hawkish fed speakers with our guest. manus: plus u.s. banks begin their reporting season for q4. we bring you conversation on what to expect later. ♪ >> three hikes is still a good baseline. we will have to wait and see what inflation looks like in the second half of

did you know that christine lee, who is a familiar figure to some people around westminster, was a chinese spy? i some people around westminster, was a chinese spy?— a chinese spy? i was aware, yes, because she _ a chinese spy? i was aware, yes, because she had _ a chinese spy? i was aware, yes, because she had been _ a chinese spy? i was aware, yes, because she had been reported i a chinese spy? i was aware, yes, - because she had been reported about in the british media two or three years ago. so i'm surprised it has taken so long for mis to then send this letter of concern to say that she is conducting these activities. and i have called for a statement. indeed, today. i expect we will have it on monday. clarifying what exactly is going on. we firstly need to upgrade our capabilities to weed out those people that may be trying to cause us harm in this way, trying to cause us harm in this way, trying to advance a story, to manipulate, to advance a story, to manipulate, to influence us in this way. just to advance a story, to manipulate, to influence us in this way.- to influence us in

she gave further details about the operation by christine lee, who was named by m15 as attempting to carry out political influence. in to carry out political influence. this case the aim wi uk in this case the aim was to make the uk political landscape favourable to the chinese authorities agenda. and to challenge those and particularly no doubt, when question is, those that raise concerns about the chinese authorities activities. 0n very pressing important issues such as human rights. of course this activity is not new which is why our agencies are so diligent and the work that they undertake. mr speaker, we can expect to see these kind of alerts become more commonplace as a result of the work of our world—class intelligence agencies who have adapted to counter these new and emerging threats. downing says there are encouraging signs in the data to the plans are england's restrictions can be released a week on wednesday. that would mean dropping the requirements of to wear a mask and working from home. meanwhile cabinets members claim burst onto the safe in his job despite the part

priti patel made a statement in the last hour in the house of commons about chinese agent christine lee, who was attempting to carry out political influence. ih who was attempting to carry out political influence.— political influence. in this case, the aim was — political influence. in this case, the aim was to _ political influence. in this case, the aim was to make _ political influence. in this case, the aim was to make the i political influence. in this case, the aim was to make the uk i political influence. in this case, i the aim was to make the uk political landscape favourable to the chinese authorities agenda and to challenge those, and in particular, mr speaker cone, no doubt and i want to question this, those with concerns about the chinese authorities�* activities on very personal and present issues such as human rights, but of course there activity is not new, which is why our agencies are so the work they undertake. mr speaker, we can expect to see these kinds of alerts become more commonplace as a result of the work of our world—class intelligence agencies, who h

christine ching kui lee is alleged to have facilitated donations to politicians from hong kong and china. novak djokovic has been included in the draw for the australian open tennis tournament — even though it's still not clear if he'll be in the country to play. australia's immigration minister is still considering whether to deport djokovic because of covid rules. and australia matches its hottest day on record after a remote coastal town reported temperatures of 50.7 celsius. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are daisy mcandrew, who is nbc�*s royal commentator and digbyjones who is the former trade minister. welcome the former trade minister. to you both once again. let's welcome to you both once again. let's give you a flavour of the front pages... the metro leads with the story on all of the front pages this evening — that the duke of york has been effectively �*throne out' of the royal family — following yesterday's decision by a us judge to reject an appeal to have his sexual assault case dropped. the sun car

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