UK government to invest $1b to fight rising Chinese espionage

UK Government Says China Is Working to Undermine British Democracy, Economy

China has intensified efforts to spy on the United Kingdom and undermine its democracy and economic security, according to the national security strategy released by the British government on June 24. The strategy recommends strengthening the country’s capabilities to engage with China and building resilience against potential threats, as it seeks to boost trade relations with the world’s second-largest economy. It states that the competitive ch…

Britain flags surge in China-linked spying, eyes £600m intelligence upgrade

LONDON, June 25 — Chinese spying and attempts by Beijing to undermine Britain’s democracy and economy have risen in recent years, the UK government said Tuesday in a report on the Asian giant. Foreign minister David Lammy told parliament the Labour administration would invest £600 million (RM3.5 billion) in its intelligence services as a result of the findings. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commissioned an “audit” of Britain’s relations with Beiji…

'Audit' of U.K. and China relations finds Beijing's spying is on the rise

British foreign minister David Lammy said the Labour administration would invest £600 million in its intelligence services as a result of the findings.

Spy chiefs handed £600m to tackle China ‘threat’

Spy chiefs have been handed an extra £600 million to fight the “threat” of China, David Lammy has announced, after an audit into the UK’s vulnerability to Beijing.