Yu Xiong

Yu Xiong is a professor of business analytics at the University of Surrey and a cryptocurrency entrepreneur. He has been involved in various political and academic interactions within the UK, reportedly fostering connections with members of the UK parliament and even meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla. Xiong has faced scrutiny over his ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the United Front Work Department, particularly for his previous leadership role in the Western Returned Scholars Association, which has been linked to advancing China's interests abroad. He has denied extensive connections to the CCP, asserting that his networking is aimed at promoting international cooperation in his field.