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Sounds like we should be keeping that 100% tariff on Chinese EVs…On the subject of Chinese cars or any cars with Chinese components - the Brits are wary too.
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Pro tip: If Amanda Qiu or Shirly Shen ask to connect to you via LinkedIn, maaaaaaaaybe think twice ....
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UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert - BBC News
Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".
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MI5 warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies trying to reach them via LinkedIn
The UK's domestic intelligence agency says China's security services are targeting lawmakers to “collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships."
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Chinese spies are trying to reach UK lawmakers via LinkedIn, MI5 warns
Chinese spies are reaching out to U.K. lawmakers them recruitment headhunters or cover companies, Britain’s domestic intelligence agency has warned.
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UK's MI5 warns MPs over Chinese spies posing as headhunters
Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing's activities in the UK.
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Action to disrupt and deter threats to UK as MI5 issues spy alert
Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced new action to disrupt and deter threats to the UK, as MI5 issues espionage alert to Parliament.
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Helpful advice from a former spook....
The recent alert from MI5 to MPs and staff working at the Palace of Westminster has raised awareness of the threat from Chinese espionage. There's nothing new about it – I should know as I was targeted in 2017. These are a few basic steps anyone should take to be on their guard if they are approached out of the blue.
Look at who's approached you and ask yourself why have I been approached? If it's a pretty young girl in broken English and her profile doesn't match what they're asking, then you should be suspicious.
When I was approached in 2017 it was a man who messaged me on LinkedIn. I was invited to China for an all–expenses paid trip and a $2,000 fee. It was to produce a report for a counter–terrorism conference, shortly after the London Bridge attack. It was at an international conference in Shanghai.
This was something I do all the time anyway, so it could have been perfectly legitimate.
The first thing that made me suspicious was the Chinese element.
Any Chinese citizen or organisation, under Article 7 of the Chinese constitution, is required to co–operate with Chinese national intelligence when asked to do so – they have no option.
The same applies to TikTok and to every aspect of society.
When I asked about the fee, that was to be paid in cash when I got to China, which sounded even more alarm bells.
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How to tell if someone is a Chinese spy: Ex-Army intelligence officer PHILIP INGRAM, who was targeted himself, reveals steps to avoid becoming victim of espionage
The recent alert from MI5 to MPs and staff working at the Palace of Westminster has raised awareness of the threat from Chinese espionage. There's nothing new about it – I should know as I was targeted in 2017. These are a few basic steps anyone should take to be on their guard if they are approached out of the blue.
Look at who's approached you and ask yourself why have I been approached? If it's a pretty young girl in broken English and her profile doesn't match what they're asking, then you should be suspicious.
When I was approached in 2017 it was a man who messaged me on LinkedIn. I was invited to China for an all–expenses paid trip and a $2,000 fee. It was to produce a report for a counter–terrorism conference, shortly after the London Bridge attack. It was at an international conference in Shanghai.
This was something I do all the time anyway, so it could have been perfectly legitimate.
The first thing that made me suspicious was the Chinese element.
Any Chinese citizen or organisation, under Article 7 of the Chinese constitution, is required to co–operate with Chinese national intelligence when asked to do so – they have no option.
The same applies to TikTok and to every aspect of society.
When I asked about the fee, that was to be paid in cash when I got to China, which sounded even more alarm bells.
How to tell if someone is a Chinese spy
The recent alert from MI5 to MPs and staff working at Westminster has raised awareness of the threat from Chinese espionage. There's nothing new about it - I should know as I was targeted in 2017.
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Meanwhile, the new Japanese PM is rolling up her sleeves...
How the Japan PM's Taiwan remarks provoked the fury of China
Over the past few days, China and Japan have been locked in an escalating war of words.
It all started when Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested that if China attacked Taiwan then Japan could respond with its own self-defence force.
Since then, foreign ministries on both sides have lodged serious protests with the other, with Beijing summoning the Japanese ambassador. A Chinese diplomat also made what some interpreted as a threat to behead Takaichi.
The spat touches on the historical animosity between China and Japan, as well as longstanding "strategic ambiguity" on the sovereignty of Taiwan.
China and Japan in escalating spat over Taiwan: What to know
Sanae Takaichi drew fire after suggesting Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.www.bbc.com
Japan now intends on putting a surface to air missile battery on one of their islands, a mere 110km east of Taiwan. And overall it seems both appear to be open to deepening ties with each other.
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Defence Minister says
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan lifts import curbs on Japanese food as Tokyo spars with Beijing
Taipei's security chief stresses neighbors' support for each other 'in times of difficulty'
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With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te posted pictures on social media of himself eating Japanese-sourced sushi on Thursday to show his support for Japan in a bitter and worsening diplomatic dispute with China.
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I did not realize that the Japanese islands extended that close to Taiwan, that certainly helps Taiwan and the allies resupply the island and become major problems for China.
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This fire in Hong Kong is something else. A 5 alarm fire. Buildings too hot to enter. Hundreds missing. RIP to the victims.
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Breaking | 36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong housing estate blaze
Another 29 people have been hospitalised, with seven in a critical condition as inferno ravages housing estate in Tai Po.
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Japan now intends on putting a surface to air missile battery on one of their islands, a mere 110km east of Taiwan. And overall it seems both appear to be open to deepening ties with each other.
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Defence Minister says
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.www.straitstimes.com
The very same island Japan is planning on sticking missiles on is in the news again. The recent moves made by Japan definitely looks like they're doing groundwork to establish a corridor to supply Taiwan through should it come under siege.
Japan scrambles jets after suspected Chinese drone spotted near Taiwan
The incident comes amid an ongoing diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.
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Taiwan to prepare for combat by 2027, president says - as he warns China is preparing to take the country by force
President Lai Ching-te said the government will work to counter any attempts at "repression", and achieve a "high level of combat preparedness" within two years.
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At less than 1700 inhabitants, is this island a suitable point of supply for Taiwan? I think this island may not be the easiest to supply right now, never mind supplying Taiwan and fending off Chinese attacks.
Edit to add: it’s about 1000 km from the Japanese home islands, making them harder to supply.
Edit to add: it’s about 1000 km from the Japanese home islands, making them harder to supply.
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Japan's Plan To Put SAMs On Strategic Island 70 Miles From Taiwan Could Be Just The Beginning
Yonaguni Island recently hosted U.S. Marines and now Japan is looking to deploy air defenses there, which could expand to other kinetic capabilities.
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Japanese Air Defense fortress established on Japanese soil in peacetime, 70 miles (110 km) from Taiwan. Sovereign right to do so.
Thicken Japanese defense with a USMC MLR equipped with 250 km NMESIS JSMs, an Air Defence battalion of its own and a security force.
Add a USMC HIMARS battery or two with 500 km PrSM anti-ship and anti-structure weapons.
Top off with a US Army MDTF with more HIMARS and PrSMs, along with Mk70 PDS trucks with 1500 km Tomahawks and multi-function SM6s. And the TF brings its own Integrated Air and Missile Defence battalion as well.
Expect the Hypervelocity Missile with 2800 km range to be along shortly.
Altogether China has multiple war fighting problems. No problems if it stays peaceful but attacking Taiwan might present problems with access to the open sea, put its Navy at risk, its harbours at risk, its command centers at risk ....Beijing at risk.
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That's quite a bit to pack on an island that is just under 29 square km (about 2/3 the size of CFB Esquimalt). Would be a pretty juicy target for an opening strike by China with not many places to hide.Japan's Plan To Put SAMs On Strategic Island 70 Miles From Taiwan Could Be Just The Beginning
Yonaguni Island recently hosted U.S. Marines and now Japan is looking to deploy air defenses there, which could expand to other kinetic capabilities.
Japanese Air Defense fortress established on Japanese soil in peacetime, 70 miles (110 km) from Taiwan. Sovereign right to do so.
Thicken Japanese defense with a USMC MLR equipped with 250 km NMESIS JSMs, an Air Defence battalion of its own and a security force.
Add a USMC HIMARS battery or two with 500 km PrSM anti-ship and anti-structure weapons.
Top off with a US Army MDTF with more HIMARS and PrSMs, along with Mk70 PDS trucks with 1500 km Tomahawks and multi-function SM6s. And the TF brings its own Integrated Air and Missile Defence battalion as well.
Expect the Hypervelocity Missile with 2800 km range to be along shortly.
Altogether China has multiple war fighting problems. No problems if it stays peaceful but attacking Taiwan might present problems with access to the open sea, put its Navy at risk, its harbours at risk, its command centers at risk ....Beijing at risk.
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Back to the hybrid game.
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