Confused: Transfer of spies from China to Hong Kong dissidents

On July 5, nearly 200 lawmakers, colleagues, journalists and democracy advocates were invited to a special briefing in Hong Kong hosted by Tory MP Bob Seely.

But a man claiming to be a tourist tried to engage in an invite-only conversation in a committee room deep within the high-security Houses of Parliament.

The alleged spy gave a name that was not on the approved list and declined to say who he represented. He claimed to have been taken to the isolated committee room as part of an official trip. He left after a brief hiatus.

Speaking at the meeting were Finn Lau and Christopher Mung, who were awarded £100,000 arrest bonds by Beijing-controlled Hong Kong police last week.

The meeting was held in committee room 19, located on the top floor, away from the areas that tourists usually visit. Some Hong Kongers covered their faces during the event, fearing for their safety.

“IMPOSSIBLE, REQUIRED, MALI…”

Seely, a member of the House of Commons foreign affairs committee, said: “If this is a spy for the Chinese Communist Party, this is another example of the regime’s arrogant and malign incompetence.”

“It would be completely inappropriate for Beijing to send an agent to intimidate or tag people at a private parliamentary event.” saying.

Mr. Lau, who was once beaten by suspected Chinese Communist Party supporters, said, “I think this man is a CCP informant. This is one of the furthest committee rooms from Parliament. And he is on the top floor. It’s no coincidence that a random Chinese tourist was out of the room at just the right time and trying to access the event.”

“The incident is the latest example of CCP harassment faced by Hong Kongers like me. But I will not be deterred and will continue to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong.” saying.