The UK government’s new foreign influence registration scheme excludes China from its top tier, prioritizing Russia and Iran due to significant security threats. Despite calls from Conservative leaders for China’s inclusion, the Labour government seeks to improve ties with Beijing, though concerns about its influence and espionage persist.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The UK government has created a new system to track foreign influence, but it decided not to include China in the highest risk category, which has upset some politicians who believe China poses a significant threat.
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