In its full response to the intelligence and security committee (ISC)’s report, it said some Chinese action “crosses the line from influence to interference”. It said: “The government recognises that Chinese recruitment schemes have tried to headhunt British and allied nationals in key positions and with sensitive knowledge and experience, including from government, military, industry and wider society.
Part of the official secret’s act should be that you cannot work for in a foreign country without UK consent after leaving service for a 5-10 year period.