# MPs warn Labour’s China reset leaves national security risks unmanaged

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/labour-is-making-up-china-policy-on-the-hoof-mps-damning-report-says-uk-security-is-at-risk-because-ministers-dont-want-to-offend-beijing/
- Published: 2026-11-02T01:12:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T01:32:14+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16257475/Labour-China-policy-MPs-report-security-risk-offend-Beijing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Asia, Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- MPs say Labour’s China policy lacks clarity and consistency.
- The committee warns of unmanaged security and business risks.
- Ministers reject the report’s conclusions.

## Summary

A parliamentary committee has criticised Labour’s China policy, saying ministers have re-engaged with Beijing without setting clear rules and may be putting national security at risk. It says the Government has prioritised diplomatic politeness, leaving businesses uncertain and the UK exposed to risks that have not been properly assessed or managed.

The committee, chaired by Labour MP Liam Byrne, says firms have missed commercial opportunities and calls for a register of high-risk firms to address the spread of Chinese-connected technology. Its concerns follow convictions over alleged Chinese shadow-policing operations in Britain and approval of a proposed embassy near the Tower of London despite spying fears. The Government rejects the report’s conclusions.

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