UK should designate China a national security threat, claims Priti Patel

Tory frontbencher Dame Priti Patel has called for the UK to officially designate China a national security threat, citing concerns over Chinese incursions and potential risks to Britain. She supports including China in the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme and restricting TikTok, following other countries’ lead in safeguarding against Chinese influence. Other influential Tories like Suella Braverman and Tom Tugendhat have also urged for China to be included in the scheme’s enhanced tier, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the security risks posed by China.

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