China’s United Front Work Department Under Scrutiny Amid Spy Controversy
China’s United Front Work Department (UFWD), a key strategy to influence overseas Chinese communities, is facing scrutiny for its alleged involvement in espionage and foreign interference. Prominent figures like businessman Yang Tengbo and others have been linked to UFWD activities, raising alarms in countries like the UK and US. Experts caution that the blurred lines between influence and espionage complicate the response of Western governments, which are increasingly wary of China’s global influence and its implications for national security.