BFF-31 Germany investigates three over suspected spying for China: prosecutors

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Germany investigates three over suspected spying for China: prosecutors

BERLIN, Jan 15, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – German prosecutors on Wednesday said they
were investigating three people who allegedly spied for China, with media
reporting that a former German EU diplomat was among the suspects.

“We can confirm an investigation into suspected espionage” for Chinese
state security bodies, a spokesman for the federal prosecutor’s office told
AFP.

BSS/AFP/RY/16:35 hrs