Brit ex-spies have been told to avoid China as Beijing is on recruitment drive

RETIRED British spies have been told not to visit China because it wants to recruit them as agents. UK intelligence chiefs warned Beijing under President Xi Jinping is “proactive and aggressive” in approaching former members of MI5 and MI6. EPAPresident Xi Jinping is “proactive and aggressive” in approaching former members of MI5 and MI6[/caption] A secret memo seen by The Sun states China is focusing on “former officials with ongoing business or social interests in mainland China and Hong Kong”. It warns: “We advise former staff members to avoid travel there.” It also said to be wary of going to Russia. The memo was sent as the UK agreed to share sub tech with Australia to counter China’s navy. The Chinese and Russian embassies would not comment. And an FO source would neither confirm nor deny the memo. Most read in The Sun GONE BARROWMAN ITV officially axe Dancing on Ice judge John Barrowman over flashing claims 'RAPIST' COP Cop in Couzens' unit charged with rape 7 months after Sarah Everard's murder FAMILY WIPED OUT Pilot, wife & son killed when doomed aircraft plunged into building WRIGHT OFF Mark Wright devastated as he's forced to pull out of the London Marathon SWING LOW My mum, sister & I all have sex with my husband - it brings us closer together ‘INAPPROPRIATE!’ Kourtney & Travis ripped as ‘crass' for posting pic hinting they had sex