China’s shadow war: Ice picks in suburbia | Episode Three
· 33 min · S1 E391
Episode China’s shadow war: Ice picks in suburbia | Episode Three
A businessman from Tunbridge Wells is accused of leading a double life. He’s secretly recorded planning a brutal attack with ice picks on behalf of the Chinese state. His story takes a dramatic turn with a high-stakes escape.
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Reporters - Alexi Mostrous and Frankie Vetch
Producer - Jonathan Lewis
Additional production - Amalie Sortland
Sound design - Dominic Delargy
Podcast illustration - Shonagh Rae
Editor - Jasper Corbett
Credits - Voice of America, CBS
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