China says UK spy claims result of watching 'too many 007 movies' – Digital Journal

The alleged Chinese agent reportedly tried to influence lawmakers in London on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party – Copyright AFP Justin TALLIS China on Friday dismissed a rare public warning by British security services that a suspected Chinese agent was trying to influence lawmakers, saying it was the result of watching "too many 007 movies". British authorities said Thursday that a London-based solicitor "knowingly engaged in political interference activities" inside parliament, citing Britain's counter-intelligence and domestic spy agency MI5. Christine Lee had reportedly worked on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party to gain influence through donations, the office of…