UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with BeijingThe government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign influence rules, the Guardian has learnt.Ministers are considering including parts of the Chinese state accused of interference activities on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs). Continue reading...

UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing

The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign influence rules, the Guardian has learnt.

Ministers are considering including parts of the Chinese state accused of interference activities on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs). Continue reading...