"FBI and MI5 Bosses Warn of “Massive” China Threat"

The leaders of MI5 and the FBI shared the stage for the first time yesterday in order to warn business leaders and academics of the seriousness of the espionage threat from China. British intelligence boss Ken McCallum explained that China's government had made many attempts to steal "world-leading expertise, technology, research, and commercial advantage" to boost China's global standing for years. He noted that this takes many forms: from Chinese spies operating undercover, to M&A and "tech transfers" from Western to Chinese firms, and the co-opting of local contacts who are sometimes oblivious to what they're doing. Director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, echoed his words, warning that "the danger China poses to companies isn't just complex. It's also getting worse."  Wray argued that Beijing isn't just trying to steal trade secrets and academic research from the West but also to influence its politics and even use GPS trackers and "other technical surveillance" against activists in the US speaking out against the Chinese government. Wray urged business leaders and others to work with the intelligence services when incidents occur.  

Infosecurity reports: "FBI and MI5 Bosses Warn of “Massive” China Threat"