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China: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 16 July 2025UIN 65866

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the China Audit recommended placing China in the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

Answered by Catherine West

The Audit examined the full range of considerations in our relationship with China, including National Security. We keep all designations on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme Enhanced Tier under review.

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