/ 07 July 2022

Concerns about China

Grunge country flag illustration (cracked concrete background) / China vs Australia (Political or economic conflict)
Grunge country flag illustration (cracked concrete background) / China vs Australia (Political or economic conflict)

In an unprecedented joint appearance, the heads of America’s FBI and the UK’s MI5 have warned of the threat posed by China. Appearing in London before an audience of senior business people and academics, the pair have outlined their concerns about operations undertaken by the Chinese Communist Party, calling them “game-changing”, “immense”, and “breath-taking”. FBI Director Christopher Wray said China was the “biggest long-term threat to our economic and national security” and warned those assembled that the Chinese Government was “set on stealing your technology”. And MI5 boss Ken McCallum said they had more than doubled its work against Chinese activity in the last 3 years and would be doubling it again. Overnight, our Foreign Minister Penny Wong addressed a security forum in Singapore and urged China to show “restraint” in its dealings with our Pacific Island neighbours. She also called on China to use its influence with Russia to bring an end to its war on Ukraine.

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