The UK government is contemplating the inclusion of specific parts of China's security apparatus in its new foreign influence registration scheme (Firs). Set to launch on July 1, the scheme will require individuals acting on behalf of foreign powers to declare their activities. While Iran and Russia are confirmed for the enhanced tier requiring additional disclosures, China, facing internal debate, may see only specific entities like the Ministry of State Security and the People's Liberation Army targeted due to interference accusations, as officials navigate security risks against economic interests.
The government is deliberating on including specific Chinese entities, like the Ministry of State Security and the United Front Work Department, in its foreign influence registration scheme.
Ministers are weighing security considerations against the potential economic downsides of closer relations with China, leading to a careful examination of which entities could be listed.
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