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The Government must treat China the same as it treats any other state.

Recommendation
The Government must treat China the same as it treats any other state. It is therefore vital that the Government is transparent with Parliament and the public and outlines their strategy for engagement and the red lines for countering Chinese state influence, including the use of cyber-attacks and disinformation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 37) 83
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 8 June 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.5 yr
Report published 27 Mar 2026