Food and energy shortages and a financial crisis are just some of the threats to China’s national security and social stability, according to a former spy chief. Photo: AP
Food and energy shortages and a financial crisis are just some of the threats to China’s national security and social stability, according to a former spy chief. Photo: AP
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China faces growing threats from ‘external forces’, former spy chief warns

  • Food, energy and financial crises threaten the country’s national security, social stability, retired spymaster says
  • China must prepare for escalation of ‘bullying, extreme pressure’

William Zheng
William Zheng

Updated: 8:33pm, 17 Jan, 2023

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Food and energy shortages and a financial crisis are just some of the threats to China’s national security and social stability, according to a former spy chief. Photo: AP
Food and energy shortages and a financial crisis are just some of the threats to China’s national security and social stability, according to a former spy chief. Photo: AP
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