China has been accessing classified UK systems for over a decade. The UK recently clamped down on China-based companies after hackers accessed thousands of confidential Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) documents and data in an unprecedented breach hushed up by authorities. The Beijing-linked cyber gang Storm 1849 targeted UK government servers in Oct 2025 and accessed personal information and visa details from the FCO which oversees MI6.

If the MSS have gathered information about who might be British spies, they will share it with the FSB/GRU or other nefarious actors.

Three London councils have reported a cyber-attack, prompting the rollout of emergency plans and the involvement of the National Crime Agency (NCA) as they investigate whether any data has been compromised.

Recently exposed, former Prince Andrew had a strange relationship with a Chinese spy and two UK civil servants were charged with espionage on behalf of China.

UK's new D/MI6 Blaise Metreweli warns the 'front line is everywhere' amid growing threats from Russia and British military recruitment numbers have been on the rise (CNN, 15 Dec 2025).

China's ally, Russia President Vladimir Putin, recently branded UK PM Keir Starmer a 'little pig' and moved nuclear missiles within eight minutes of London.