China detains foreign consultant spying for UK’s MI6

China's spy agency detains head of overseas consulting firm for alleged espionage on China for UK. Consultant, surnamed Huang, provided UK with state secrets and intelligence. Ministry of state security says MI6 employed consultant to carry out espionage activities. Investigation highlights Beijing's scrutiny on the consulting sector. British embassy in Beijing yet to comment. The investigation underscores Beijing’s continued scrutiny on the consulting sector. China’s powerful spy agency is usually secretive about its work but has taken a more public profile recently.