CHINA is a threat to the UK as former MI6 chief has warned how the country has developed new technologies which could lead to an attack on Britain like one believed to have happened in Australia.
The former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has detailed how China could launch an attack on Britain. He explained that Xi Jinping is in a position to deny any wrongdoing despite Britain being able to find out who the culprit is. Sky News host Sophy Ridge asked him:"The Mail on Sunday is reporting that there are fears among ministers that China could launch a cyber attack on the UK similar to one believed to have happened in Australia recently.
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