<p>A businessman from Tunbridge Wells is accused of leading a double life. He’s secretly recorded planning a brutal attack with ice picks on behalf of the Chinese state. His story takes a dramatic turn with a high-stakes escape.&nbsp;</p><br><p>To enjoy the Slow Newscast ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription.</p><br><p>You’ll get access to:</p><br><p>This series and all our podcasts before anyone else</p><p>Ad-free listening</p><p>Premium newsletters</p><p>Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword</p><p>Exclusive offers from our partners</p><p>Tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online</p><br><p>Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads.</p><br><p>Reporters - Alexi Mostrous and Frankie Vetch</p><p>Producer - Jonathan Lewis</p><p>Additional production - Amalie Sortland</p><p>Sound design - Dominic Delargy</p><p>Podcast illustration - Shonagh Rae</p><p>Editor - Jasper Corbett</p><br><p>Credits - Voice of America, CBS</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>