British authorities sentence a former UK border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer over allegations of spying on pro-democracy and dissident figures in Britain on behalf of China. According to reporting across outlets, the case involves two individuals: a former UK immigration/border official who is described as having access to information through his past role, and a former Hong Kong police officer who previously served in law enforcement in the region. The convictions are tied to activities targeting dissidents living in the UK, with authorities saying the pair helped gather intelligence and support an operation benefiting Chinese interests. The reporting also indicates the individuals are sentenced to custodial terms and that the prosecution presents the conduct as part of a broader intelligence effort aimed at individuals critical of the Chinese government. Details about the specific charges, length of sentences, and evidence cited are consistent in theme across coverage, though outlets provide limited additional particulars in the supplied excerpts. The court process is presented as concluding with prison terms for both defendants for espionage-related offenses connected to China-directed activity.