Foreign Office interpreter embroiled in accusation of running Chinese 'propaganda' website from Britain

The ongoing tensions and surveillance surrounding potential Chinese influence operations in the United Kingdom.
Chinese Interpreter Linked to Propaganda Network Raises Espionage Concerns
CHEN SHIRONG'S BACKROUND
Former interpreter for UK state visits
Previously worked at BBC World Service
Ran website Foremost4Media
PROPAGANDA NETWORK ALLEGATIONS
Microsoft flagged website in 2023
Part of a network of over 50 Chinese-language news websites
Linked to China's United Front Work Department (UFWD)
MICROSOFT'S FINDINGS
Websites shared similar technical characteristics
Assessed to be affiliated with CCP's overseas influence efforts
No criminal accusations against Chen
BROADER CONTEXT
UK-China Transparency charity investigating the matter
Concerns about Chinese influence in the UK
Part of ongoing scrutiny of Chinese operations in Britain
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Separate case involving an alleged Chinese 'spy' (H6)
Connection to Prince Andrew
National security concerns raised by UK officials