"The so-called 'Cyber Dialogue' will supposedly help manage cyber threats to both country's national security, revealed Bloomberg, which was first to reported the move citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the forum, It claimed that the forum will improve communication, enable private discussions, and deescalate tensions. It also establishes a direct line between London and Beijing to enable senior officials to discuss ongoing cyber incidents."
"However, it would be naïve in the extreme to think it means that the UK and China are seeking to wage peace in cyberspace. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is embedded within Britain's national security apparatus as a branch of GCHQ, continues to regard China as a "highly sophisticated and capable threat actor". Although perhaps not as noisy a threat as the financially-motivated cyber attacks against the likes of Marks & Spencer or Jaguar"
British and Chinese authorities have reached out to explore establishing a Cyber Dialogue to manage cyber threats to both countries' national security. The forum aims to improve communication, enable private discussions, deescalate tensions, and provide a direct line between London and Beijing for senior officials to discuss ongoing incidents. Officials do not expect the forum to end Chinese cyber attacks on UK targets but hope it may mitigate potential dangers. The UK government declined to comment on the initiative. Recent diplomatic moves and geopolitical shifts provide context for the outreach. The NCSC continues to regard China as a highly sophisticated and capable threat actor.
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