British Spy Network Operating in China

A spy network said to be directed from London is operating in China. Although operatives are mainly British the network includes speakers of other languages. The Chinese authorities are conducting an investigation into the activities of the network but have so far uncovered no results.
At the heart of a very extensive network of operatives is British national, Simon Thorpe, said to be living somewhere in Jiangsu Province. Thorpe is operating on behalf of a joint-UK-Japan mission to collect data and intelligence related to the politics and military capability of the Chinese.
Thus far, Thorpe has eluded capture by the authorities who have widened their search area. He is considered adept at undercover work with language and IT skills.
Thorpe has been on active service in China since 2004 after joining MI6, the intelligence services of the UK, upon graduation from the University of East Anglia.