# China’s shadow war: The dissidents | Episode One

An episode of [The Slow Newscast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1487320403), 31 Mar 2026, 38 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-tortoise-podcast/e/69cad34e4bc3c0b5ce554a4a/media.mp3

Alexi goes in search of the “long arm” of the Chinese state following a series of attacks and bounties on British soil. He uncovers a coordinated campaign of fear that has left dissidents feeling unsafe in the UK – and asks what British authorities are doing to protect them. This is Part One of a three part series. To listen to all episodes today, and enjoy the Slow Newscast ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription. You’ll get access to: • This series and all our podcasts before anyone else • Ad-free listening • Premium newsletters • Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword • Exclusive offers from our partners • Tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads. 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 - Channel 4, Sky News, ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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