UK Must Stop ‘Dragging Heels’ Over China Threat: Parliament Intelligence Committee Report

The committee found that the British government is ‘reluctant to prioritize security considerations’ when it comes to China and economic interests.

Union Jack flags are displayed at a souvenir stall opposite the Houses of Parliament in London on April 12, 2025. Jack Taylor/Getty Images

The United Kingdom Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has released its latest annual report, urging the UK government to “stop dragging its heels” over communist China’s threat because of economic interests.

In its 2023-2025 Committee Annual Report released on Dec. 15, ISC, which is made up of senior members of Parliament and peers, warned that “the threat to the UK from hostile activity by Russian, Iranian, and Chinese State-linked actors is multi-faceted and complex.”