The British government has issued warnings that China is actively working to undermine UK democracy and increase espionage activities within the country. Security experts have raised concerns that Britain is not sufficiently scrutinizing Chinese agents and potential spies, posing risks to national security and to allies such as the United States. Despite these warnings, the UK government has expressed intentions to boost trade with China. Meanwhile, China’s state security ministry reported foiling several foreign spying plots, including attempts involving "honeytrap" tactics, and accused foreign intelligence agencies of infiltrating and stealing secrets from Chinese public officials. In a related development, British intelligence has expressed concern over Iran's covert operations in the UK, reporting 15 attempted kidnappings or assassinations of Iranian dissidents, including plans to target prominent Jewish individuals. These threats have been described as increasing significantly, with intelligence officials warning of undocumented arrivals posing security challenges. Additionally, reports have surfaced about spies using intimate photos and blackmail to corrupt Chinese officials and extract state secrets.