21 Not Addressed

Taiwan is under considerable pressure as China pursues targeted foreign information manipulation and interference campaigns...

Conclusion
Taiwan is under considerable pressure as China pursues targeted foreign information manipulation and interference campaigns to sway public opinion and change the terms of international diplomatic engagement. There are increasing concerns that increased hybrid attacks are setting the ground for increased destabilisation in the South China Sea, including the invasion of Taiwan. (Conclusion, Paragraph 114)
Government Response Summary
The government shares the objective of improving FIMI awareness, highlights its track record of exposing and sanctioning FIMI actors (primarily Russia), and states it will continue to enhance information sharing and stakeholder engagement, but does not specifically acknowledge the Committee's observation regarding Chinese FIMI targeting Taiwan.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
77. We share the Committee’s objective of improving awareness of FIMI and support greater resilience and public literacy. 78. The UK has a track record of publicly exposing actors propagating FIMI and their tactics, techniques and procedures. Since October 2024, the UK has exposed and sanctioned 96 actors engaged in FIMI. 79. In December 2025, during her Locarno Speech, the Foreign Secretary exposed Russia for engaging in information warfare against the UK and Ukraine and announced action to counter this. This May, the UK went even further to sanction and expose 56 additional interference actors for delivering Russia’s information warfare. As part of this, the FCDO published details of this destabilising activity and the actors responsible on gov.uk.6 80. We recognise the importance of regular engagement with key stakeholders including Parliamentarians, the private sector and civil society organisations, in strengthening collective awareness of and resilience to FIMI. Building on existing engagement and outreach, the FCDO will continue to work across Government to enhance information sharing and stakeholder engagement on hybrid threats, including through briefings and media freedom initiatives. We will continue to make judgements on correct way to provide briefings ensuring we are protecting sensitive information and handling appropriately. 81. The FCDO will continue engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre to understand best practice and consider how relevant lessons can be applied, including on providing briefings where appropriate, on efforts to counter FIMI, while recognising that approaches to countering FIMI must reflect the distinct nature of information threats. Media Literacy
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.3 yrs
Report published 27 Mar 2026