The British government is considering restricting the entry of Chinese citizens on official business because of the espionage threat from Beijing.
This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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The UK government is considering limiting the number of Chinese citizens who can enter the country on official business due to the growing espionage threat from Beijing.
According to sources, the government is considering revising border rules for diplomats and others on official business in the country.
Ministers and security services are actively discussing the possibility of reducing the number of people who can arrive under diplomatic or similar rules. Options include limiting the scope of official or state-sponsored activities that do not require a visa, subject to more detailed screening.
This possible restriction comes against the backdrop of China's growing influence in the UK, which spans from university campuses to industry.
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Last year, a parliamentary committee warned that the UK's approach to the threat posed by China was insufficient, emphasizing the need for more effective measures to protect national security in the long term.
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