Adapting to China's rise is 'greatest priority for MI6': U.K. spy chief
LONDON -- In his first public speech since becoming Britain's spy chief, Richard Moore was unambiguous about the top challenge for his organization, MI6: China
"Adapting to a world affected by the rise of China is the single greatest priority for MI6," Moore, chief of the U.K. Secret Intelligence Service, said Tuesday at the International Institute for Strategic Studies here.
In the speech -- a rare event for an MI6 chief -- Moore mentioned China, Beijing or Chinese 25 times.
"We are deepening our understanding of China across the U.K. intelligence community, and widening the options available to the government in managing the systemic challenges that it poses," he said.
He also emphasized the need to be at the forefront of technology, in a global environment where Chinese surveillance tech is expanding its reach.
Moore became chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, a role traditionally known as "C," in October 2020, though he has been with the MI6 for 34 years. He also served as the British ambassador to Turkey from 2014 to 2017.
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