‘Political manipulation’: China slams UK sanctions on cyber firms; London cites ‘hybrid threat’

Britain has imposed sanctions on two Chinese tech firms, i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for alleged cyber operations targeting UK public services and national security. China has vehemently condemned the move as 'political manipulation,' escalating diplomatic tensions. The UK's foreign office also targeted Russian entities for spreading disinformation, highlighting growing hybrid threats to democratic systems and infrastructure across Europe.