Prince Andrew spy scandal may have further exposed threat posed by China

Royal's relationship with alleged spy, Yang Tengbo, should be seen as a blessing in disguise, says China analyst

Prince Andrew should be commended for doing Britain a great service according to longstanding China watcher, Charles Parton. The now marginalised royal has, the analyst observed, almost single handedly" succeeded in highlighting the threat to free and open countries" posed by the contemporary Chinese state.

The story of Sino-British has developed rapidly of late, turning 180 degrees in less than a decade.