Andrew breaks silence on ‘Chinese spy’ who was ‘close confidant’ vowing nothing of ‘a sensitive nature’ was ever shared
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PRINCE Andrew has broken his silence on the alleged "Chinese spy" who was a "close confidant" - claiming nothing of "a sensitive nature" was ever shared. A suspected Chinese spy described as a close confidant of the Duke of York has lost an appeal against a decision to ban him from Britain.
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The 50-year-old, who supported Prince Andrew during recent scandals and was invited to his birthday party in 2020, was properly excluded, immigration judges ruled. He was not honest about his links to the Chinese state and could exploit his relationship with the duke and other public figures, they said.
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In a statement this evening, Andrew's office said: "The Duke of York followed advice from HMG and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised. "The duke met the individual through official channels, with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed.
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"He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security.". The King is "exasperated" after he was briefed by British intelligence over the major security breach, the Mirror reports. Counter-intelligence officers are probing how the man became scandal-hit Andrew's "confidant".
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They are also reportedly investigating whether Andrew received cash from China. It is said the alleged Chinese spy visited Buckingham Palace and knew Andrew for around 10 years. In their ruling, the judges pointed to what they called the “unusual degree of trust” the man had from a senior royal.
