Hong Kong condemns UK's spying allegations against trade officer

HONG KONG – Hong Kong's leader condemned the UK's move to charge three men with assisting an intelligence service from the city, underscoring tensions between the Asian finance hub and the British government. "Any attempt to make unwarranted allegations against the Hong Kong government is unacceptable," Chief Executive John Lee said at a regular press briefing on May 14. He said he has requested details of the case from the UK consulate general and called on authorities to fairly treat a suspect who works for Hong Kong's trade outpost in London. His response came hours after the UK charged the…