Prince Andrew says he 'ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy

Questions have been raised over the prince's relationship with a Chinese businessman alleged to be a spy who was later banned from the UK.

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In a statement, his office said Prince Andrew had met the man "through official channels" and there was "nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed".

The alleged spy, known only as H6, was described in court as having formed an "unusual degree of trust" with the duke and has since been banned from the UK following a judgement by the UK's semi-secret national security court.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government would "always stand ready to take action" on "any kind of challenge or threat to UK national security".

In 2023, H6 brought an appeal against his initial ban but the decision has been upheld by the court.

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