Spy Games in Prague Beijing Diplomacy The recent détente between Beijing and Prague has been put to the test by a very public espionage spat, with China detaining a Czech citizen on suspicion of endangering national security.
The move is a stark reminder of the risks involved in diplomatic outreach and highlights the complex web of allegiances that underpin international relations.
Beijing's detention of the Czech national comes as a surprise given the warming of ties between the two nations over the past few months.