Overview

• Rishi Sunak defends the UK's robust approach to China, countering claims of inaction with examples of stringent measures.
• The UK has taken retaliatory action against China for malicious cyber attacks targeting parliamentarians and the Electoral Commission.
• Criticism mounts within the Conservative Party for a more aggressive stance, with calls to label China a 'threat'.
• The UK sanctions individuals and a company linked to the Chinese government following cyber attacks, amidst accusations of a weak response.
• China denies involvement in the cyber attacks, labeling UK claims as 'completely fabricated and malicious slanders'.