China's Ministry of State Security has arrested a married Chinese couple, Wang and Zhou, for allegedly spying for Britain's MI6.

The couple is accused of passing government secrets to the British agency, having been recruited by MI6 while Wang was studying in the UK in 2015.

The UK government has not commented on the allegations.

This incident is part of a larger series of espionage accusations between China and Western countries, including the UK and Germany.

Tensions between China and Western nations are escalating, with recent cases of individuals charged for spying for China in the UK.

Beijing has issued warnings to citizens about foreign espionage efforts, even cautioning aviation enthusiasts.

Investigations into the couple's recruitment and activities are ongoing as the strained relationship between China and Western countries continues, fueled by issues such as Beijing's actions in Hong Kong.