Tensions with China escalated again today as Tories warned the 'Golden Age' in relations is over - and Beijing accused the UK of 'spreading lies' about human rights abuses. A war of words is raging after Boris Johnson lashed out at 'demented' Chinese medicine for helping trigger the coronavirus pandemic, and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab threatened fines for firms that profit from slave labour. A damning report backed by a slew of senior Conservatives today highlights a slew of issues including 'violations of freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief, arbitrary disappearances and detention, and force television confessions'. Ex-Cabinet minister Lord Hague said the UK must have its 'eyes fully open' in its ties with China, while Foreign Affairs Committee chair Tom Tugendhat said: 'It is clear the Golden Era is over and the UK, and our allies, need to rethink our relations with China's dictatorship.'