UK’s Response to Chinese Threat ‘Completely Inadequate,’ Report Says

UK’s Response to Chinese Threat ‘Completely Inadequate,’ Report Says
The union flag and the flag of the People's Republic of China, on March 2, 2015. Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Media
Lily Zhou
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The UK government has acted too late to tackle the risks posed by the Chinese communist regime and the response has been “completely inadequate,” a report said.

The report, published by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) of Parliament, said China has managed to overtly “penetrate every sector of the UK’s economy” through takeovers, mergers, and interactions with British academia and industry.