
China's military firepower: An overview
China is considered the long-term, pacing threat to the West.
China is considered the long-term, pacing threat to the West.
It comes after reports up to 30 former pilots are believed to have trained China's People's Liberation Army.
The pilots are reported to have served across the British military and not just in the Royal Air Force.
"At GCHQ it is our privilege and duty to see the sliding door moments of history. This feels like one of those moments."
Liz Truss also said the UK would work with allies to ensure Taiwan can defend itself against China.
Russian and Chinese warships are conducting a joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean as Iran joins a group led by the two countries.
The Vostok 2022 exercise is also intended to show Moscow has the military might for drills as its troops continue fighting in Ukraine.
China, which views Taiwan as part of its national territory, said it tracked the movement of the ships.
Why Britain maintains a permanent military presence in the region.
Beijing responded to Ms Pelosi's visit by sending missiles, warships and warplanes into the seas and skies around Taiwan.
China is using military drills to rehearse an invasion of the self-governing island democracy, Taiwan's foreign minister says.
Taiwan officials have said the recent Chinese military drills violate UN rules and are a direct challenge to free air and sea navigation.
The military exercises aimed at Taiwan also included missiles fired into Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Beijing earlier announced that exercises by its navy, air force and other departments were under way in six zones surrounding Taiwan.
The 10-nation group said it was concerned the situation could lead to "unpredictable consequences among major powers".
America-China tensions have risen since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to the island.