China has criticized media reports accusing a man arrested on suspicion of espionage of gathering intelligence for Beijing, calling the claim a “political farce.” The man was arrested in Edinburgh for spying, and the arrests have raised concerns about China’s “interference” in democracy. The Chinese embassy in London dismissed the reports as “malicious slander” and urged the UK to stop its “anti-China political manipulation.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while
December 12, 2025