He was described in a separate court hearing last week as developing an "unusual degree of trust" with the younger brother of King Charles.
An alleged Chinese spy who forged a close relationship with Prince Andrew has been identified by a British court, the latest twist in a case that has shone a light on Beijing's influence inside Britain's institutions.
Tengbo said in a statement he had "done nothing wrong or unlawful", and that the "widespread description of me as a 'spy' is entirely untrue", PA Media said. Tengbo is alleged to have worked for China's United Front Work Department , a branch of the ruling Communist Party tasked with gaining influence both at home and overseas. The report described the UFWD – as working to "ensure that politicians and high-profile figures in foreign states are supportive of the CCP, or at the very least do not criticise China or counter its narrative".
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