China poses a threat to the National Security of the United Kingdom, but London will cooperate in the areas of mutual interest with Beijing, the British Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer said in an interview with Times Radio.
"There are areas where we will compete with China. They pose a threat to the national security of the United Kingdom, including cyber security, international pressure and relations with Russia. However, there are also areas where we need to cooperate, "he said.
Against the background of not prosecuting the alleged Chinese spies, disputes have arisen about how the British authorities define China. On September 15, it was announced that the Royal Prosecutor's Office has removed the accusation of violating the law on the "official secrets" against the two Britons in favor of China. The case was filed in April 2024.
