LONDON — Prince Andrew’s damaged reputation and desperate need for cash are again causing headaches for King Charles III after a court released more documents on Friday showing how Andrew’s problems led him to become entangled with a suspected Chinese spy.

The Special Immigration Appeals Commission released the witness statement of Dominic Hampshire, a senior aide to Andrew who helped arrange meetings between the prince and the suspected spy, Chinese businessman Tengbo Yang. Yang was eventually authorized to operate on Andrew’s behalf as he sought Chinese investors for an initiative called the Eurasia Fund.

Authorities worried Andrew's situation left him vulnerable to manipulation by Yang, who they believe was working on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party{ai:summary}<p>Prince Andrew's tarnished reputation and financial struggles have resurfaced as new court documents reveal his connections to suspected Chinese spy Tengbo Yang. Andrew's aide facilitated meetings with Yang, who was authorized to act on the prince's behalf in seeking Chinese investment for the Eurasia Fund. </p><p>These revelations pose further challenges for King Charles III as he navigates the fallout from Andrew's controversial dealings. #foreignaffairs</p>

Prince Andrew’s 'irrecoverable' reputation, need for cash led to ties with accused Chinese spy: documents

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