"Such Methods by Hostile Countries Aim to Destabilize the Situation"
On the 25th, reports emerged that the UK government suspects China, Russia, and Iran are linked to the conspiracy theories and fake news that have spread regarding the health issues of the British royal family.
The Daily Telegraph reported that a source from the UK government stated, "The hostile countries' tactics aim to destabilize the situation regardless of whether it undermines the legitimacy of our elections and institutions."
Since the Crown Princess has not appeared in public following abdominal surgery, rumors of critical illness and impersonation circulated in January. On the 18th, fake news claiming that King Charles III, who disclosed his cancer treatment, had passed away also spread. British media reported that Russian channels were responsible for spreading these rumors.
Regarding King Charles III, who first revealed his cancer treatment, fake news about his death circulated on the 18th. At that time, British media reported that Russian channels and online media spread these rumors.
BBC and other broadcasters reported that "Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is scheduled to explain in Parliament on the 25th about cyberattack threats originating from China targeting the UK Electoral Commission since August 2021." He is also expected to reveal that China is behind these attacks and that members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords critical of the Chinese government have been targeted by cyberattacks. The report added that "the government is considering sanctions against individuals involved in these activities."
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