A court order which gave Yang anonymity was lifted on Monday following a long-running legal battle with the Home Office.

An alleged Chinese spy who forged a close relationship with Prince Andrew has been identified by a British court, the latest twist in a case that has shone a light on Beijing’s influence inside Britain’s institutions.

Businessman Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, has been identified by a British court as the alleged Chinese spy who forged close ties with Duke of York Prince Andrew