Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan said in a statement on Thursday that she is aware of the arrests, and that the suspects have been released on bail.
“These are serious allegations and it is vital that we do not hamper the work of the police in any way or prejudice any future legal process,” she added.
The arrests come weeks after Sir Keir Starmer visited Beijing, as the government looks to pursue a cautious reset of UK–China economic ties.
In response to Jarvis in the Commons, shadow cabinet office minister Alex Burghart said: “Unless the United Kingdom stands up to these threats, our country will continue to be treated with disdain.”
Burghart referenced the previous collapsed spy scandal case involving China and the recent approval of the Chinese embassy, despite opponents warning it could be used as a base for espionage and pose security risks.
Reid, who was elected as the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven in 2024, said that she had never been to China nor had she ever spoken on any China-related matters in the House of Commons.
Reid’s statement on Thursday also said: “Neither I nor my children are part of this investigation, and we should not be treated by media organisations as though we are.
“Above all I expect media organisations to respect my children’s privacy.”