Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy in UK loses legal challenge

MI5 Interference Alert Against Lawyer Christine Lee Upheld by Tribunal
LEGAL CHALLENGE OUTCOMES
Christine Lee lost her legal challenge against MI5
Tribunal unanimously dismissed claims by Lee and her son
MI5's interference alert deemed lawfully issued
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST LEE
Accused of improperly influencing British politicians
Allegedly working on behalf of China's United Front Work Department
Donated £584,177 to Labour MP Barry Gardiner's office
TRIBUNAL'S FINDINGS
MI5's national security concerns had a "rational basis."
Specific details remain classified
No breach of human rights found for Lee or her son
Similar case involving Yang Tengbo, an Anglo-Chinese businessman
Yang excluded from UK, denied being a spy
Part of broader concerns about Chinese influence in UK politics
AFTERMATH
Gardiner ceased contact with Lee
Lee's son Daniel Wilkes lost his job with Gardiner
No evidence suggested illegal source of donations