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How big is China's spy threat, according to MI5?

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MI5 chief Ken McCallum describes China as a 'daily threat' to UK national security, confirming ongoing espionage activities by actors on behalf of the Chinese state.

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MI5 chief warns China a ‘daily threat’ after spy case collapse
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MI5 chief warns China a ‘daily threat’ after spy case collapse

Ken McCallum states China presents a daily threat to UK security.

MI5 chief warns China a ‘daily threat’ after spy case collapse
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MI5 chief warns China a ‘daily threat’ after spy case collapse

McCallum confirms that actors on behalf of the Chinese state engage in activity threatening UK national security.

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