China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules

<p>Exclusive: Chinese officials warned that targeting its security apparatus would negatively affect relations</p><p>China threatened to retaliate against the UK government if ministers targeted parts of its security apparatus under foreign influence rules, the Guardian can disclose.</p><p>Chinese officials warned the Foreign Office that the move would have negative consequences for relations soon <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/13/uk-could-target-parts-of-chinese-state-under-new-foreign-influence-rules">after the Guardian reported it was under consideration</a>, according to two government sources with knowledge of the discussions.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/05/china-threatened-to-retaliate-against-uk-over-foreign-influence-rules">Continue reading...</a>