GCHQ director warns of narrowing window for West to counter China and Russia threats

Summary

In a rare public speech, GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler warns that Britain and its allies face a "narrowing window" to address security threats from China, Russia, and other hostile nations. She describes the current moment as a "moment of consequence," highlighting China's emergence as a science and tech superpower with sophisticated intelligence, cyber, and military capabilities. The speech underscores growing urgency for Western nations to confront these evolving threats.