Allegations against businessman Yang Tengbo, accused of being a Chinese spy, have heightened tensions between the UK and China. Yang’s connections to Prince Andrew have led to increased calls from Conservative MPs to designate China as a national security threat. Despite a proposed Foreign Influence Registration Scheme aimed at countering covert influence, its implementation has faced delays. The Labour government insists preparations for the scheme are underway, but questions remain over China’s designation within it, amid ongoing concerns about espionage and foreign influence in the UK.