China Dismisses UK Spy Claims as Fabrication After Case Dropped

China has dismissed the UK's spy claims as a fabrication, following the collapse of an espionage trial brought by the UK's chief prosecutor. The Chinese government has stated that the dropping of the case proves that the allegations were baseless from the start. This development comes as the UK and China take initial steps to mend their strained relationship. The two countries have experienced tensions in recent years over issues such as Hong Kong and human rights. The collapsed trial had accused a Chinese national of engaging in espionage activities in the UK. However, the UK authorities have now decided to drop the case, leading China to assert that the entire matter was a fabrication aimed at damaging its reputation. The resolution of this case may pave the way for improved China-UK relations, as both sides seek to move past this episode and focus on rebuilding their diplomatic and economic ties.