Top political figures call for the lifting of UK court order which bans 'Chinese spy' with links to Prince Andrew from being named
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A Chinese 'spy' who grew close to Prince Andrew must be unmasked by the courts, it was demanded last night. The suspected operative knew the duke for a decade, prompting major concerns about national security and Beijing's influence on the British establishment.
![[The Mail can reveal that as well as royals and former prime ministers, the alleged agent also mixed with captains of industry. Pictured: Prince Andrew with the alleged Chinese spy]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/20/93174631-14195527-image-a-65_1734296038753.jpg)
The Mail can reveal that as well as royals and former prime ministers, the alleged agent also mixed with captains of industry – leading to calls for him to be identified publicly amid fears there may be others in high office who are unaware they have had dealings with a supposed spy.
![[Chris Philp, Shadow Home Secretary, said: 'It is in the public interest for this to be fully transparent. It is important to completely expose Chinese infiltration where it occurs']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/21/93174629-14195527-image-a-66_1734296457318.jpg)
He can currently only be referred to as H6, thanks to an anonymity ruling by an immigration court that banned him from Britain on the grounds of national security. Yet, making a mockery of that order, the 50-year-old's name and picture is being used wantonly in Chinese and US news reports and on social media, in coverage seen by millions around the globe.
The matter is due to be reconsidered by High Court judges as early as this week. Last night, MPs urged judges to lift the order as soon as possible – or face the prospect of MPs using Parliamentary Privilege to name him in the Commons or the Lords without fear of legal recriminations.
Chris Philp, Shadow Home Secretary, said: 'It is in the public interest for this to be fully transparent. It is important to completely expose Chinese infiltration where it occurs. 'There may be other people who agent H6 contacted or dealt with and if he is publicly named those people will then be able to come forward and contact the security services. That is why it's important the anonymity order is lifted as soon as possible.'.
