UK Considers Targeting MSS, UFWD, PLA Under New Foreign Influence Rules Amid Steel Sabotage Warnings

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Updated Apr 14, 2025, 11:12 AM

The UK government is considering new regulations that could target specific parts of the Chinese state under foreign influence rules. Reports indicate that the measures may include entities such as the Ministry of State Security (MSS), the United Front Work Department (UFWD), and the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which are accused of interference activities. This move follows warnings about potential sabotage involving Chinese firms, particularly in the steel industry. Lawmakers have expressed concerns that these companies could be blocked from accessing critical infrastructure in the UK. The discussions come amid heightened scrutiny of China's influence in British industry, with calls to prevent any actions that could undermine national security.

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GB News

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'Turns out that China is not our fairy godmother.' @LeoKearse, @CareyMarx and @CressidaWetton Chinese firms may be blocked from critical UK sites in future after steel 'sabotage' warnings | The i Paper https://t.co/diAEDpZ4wU

Daily Mail Online

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Parts of Chinese state could be classed as 'enhanced' threats alongside Russia as ministers fear Beijing-linked firm 'was ready to sabotage British Steel' https://t.co/wiIaOQWtAR