China's Ministry of State Security has detained a couple, Wang and Zhou, for alleged involvement in a spying operation by Britain's MI6.

The Ministry claims MI6 manipulated Wang with promises of high-paying consulting jobs and specialized espionage training to gather sensitive information.

Wang recruited his wife, Zhou, into the operation.

This incident follows recent charges in the UK against individuals for aiding Hong Kong authorities in espionage activities.

China has tightened its espionage laws and urged the public to report any suspicious activities, increasing awareness of foreign spies.

China denies all accusations of espionage as 'malicious slander', while the UK's Foreign Office has not commented.

The investigation is ongoing, further escalating tensions between China and Britain.