* Richard Moore said Beijing used 'debt traps and data traps' against its targets China has been accused of giving countries loans with onerous conditions
* Been able to acquire 'significant ports' thanks to these arrangements, he said
* Beijing recently accused of trying to take over Uganda's international airport
The head of MI6 today warned that China is setting 'debt and data traps' so it can exert influence abroad and conducting 'large scale espionage' operations against the UK.
Richard Moore, who is also known by the letters 'C' or 'Q', said Beijing was becoming increasingly assertive in using its financial might to get poorer nations 'on the hook' and then use their vulnerability as 'leverage'.
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WNU Editor: China has responded to MI6 Richard Moore's warnings on China .... UK MI6’s China-related remarks deliberately distort facts, provoke ideological confrontation: FM (Global Times).
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