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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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David Hughes

DARK SECRETS: Mi5 boss says chinese spies pose threat to uk every day - The Real Truth

  • MI5's Director General, Sir Ken McCallum, revealed the Security Service conducted an operation against a Chinese threat within the last week.
  • Sir Ken stated that "Chinese state actors" pose a daily national security threat to the UK, citing cyber espionage, technology transfer, and interference in public life.
  • He expressed frustration over the collapse of the spying trial against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, who were accused of passing secrets to China.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case due to a lack of evidence proving China was a national security threat, though Sir Ken noted the alleged activity was still disrupted.
  • Sir Ken emphasised the UK must resolutely defend itself against Chinese threats while maintaining a substantive relationship with Beijing, with the balance being a government decision.

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