Chinese spy suspect walks free after Prague court acquittal, while Czech spy suspect in China remains behind bars

Yang Yiming, a suspected Chinese spy, was released by a Czech court due to insufficient evidence of wrongdoing. The judge ruled that the prosecution did not prove he endangered the Czech Republic's security or sovereignty. This case marked a significant moment in Czech legal history, as it was the first espionage trial under a new law that broadens the definition of spying. The previous law required proof of obtaining classified information, but the new legislation allows prosecution for unauthorized activities for foreign powers, focusing on intent to harm the state.