The Five Eyes US-led intelligence alliance has started to exchange classified information on China’s foreign activities with other nations concerned about Beijing’s growing power, according to a report.
The increased cooperation by the Five Eyes alliance – grouping the United States, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia – started at the start of the year, with countries such as Germany and Japan, Reuters reported, citing seven officials in four capitals.
The exchange of classified information on China is a sign of a broadening international front against Chinese investments and operations aimed at gaining global influence, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
“Consultations with our allies, with like-minded partners, on how to respond to China’s assertive international strategy have been frequent and are gathering momentum,” a US official told Reuters.
“What might…