UK must 'wake up' to China threat, says ex-MI6 chief
On 4 February, the US military shot down a Chinese spy balloon after it travelled over sensitive military sites across North America. China has claimed the object was a weather balloon gone astray.Image source,Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Alex said "this balloon scenario demonstrates there is no trust" between China and western nations.The UK must recognise "we're in a competition" with China, Sir Alex said.
The Ministry of Defence is conducting a security review following the incursions into North American airspace. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: "The UK and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our security.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government will do "whatever it takes" to keep the UK safe from spy balloons.
On Monday the prime minister said a "quick reaction alert force" of RAF Typhoon jets was on stand-by 24/7 to police UK airspace.after seven years of closer economic ties promoted by David Cameron's administration. The UK's mobile providers are banned from buying new 5G equipment from Huawei, over fears the technology can be
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