UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules

The foreign secretary, David Lammy, on a visit to China in October. Labour has pursued a rapprochement with Beijing since taking office. Photograph: Florence Lo/EPA

The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign influence rules, the Guardian has learned.

Ministers are considering including parts of the Chinese state accused of interference activities on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs).