The U.S. Intelligence Community Is Focusing On China

After reviewing the CIA's priorities, Director William Burns recently announced the establishment of a China Mission Center at the spy agency. U.S. intelligence officials, current and former, recently spoke at a conference about the challenges posed by China's large spying operation directed at the U.S. Ian Morton/NPR 

NPR: As U.S. spies look to the future, one target stands out: China  

It's pretty rare for U.S. spies to gather at a conference and talk openly about the most pressing national security threats. 

"I've got to tell you all, it's so odd after 27 years of being in the clandestine service, to see your picture and your bio pop up," said Cynthia Saddy, a retired CIA officer. As she spoke to a ballroom filled with current and former intelligence officials at a resort in Sea Island, Ga., a huge screen displayed her photo and the high-powered positions she held at the agency, including chief of staff in the Directorate of Operations.  

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WNU Editor: I have been raising concerns about China for almost two decades. Its good to see that the US intelligence community has caught up.

Update: He is an interesting discussion from the Cipher Brief Threat Conference .... China Poses A National Security Threat Unlike Any The U.S. Has Seen Before (NPR).