Warning: China is developing anti-satellite weapons, a major threat: Britain

• Intelligence officials say Dragon is preparing to dominate space

China's dominance in new technologies such as digital currency continues to grow. China is using it to control its own population, neighboring countries and creditors.

• Sir Jeremy Fleming, head of the British intelligence agency GCHQ, said that China is increasing its strength in space. It is developing weapons like Star Wars movies to conquer space. Its Baidu satellite network can be used to track anyone anywhere. Fleming warned that both Russia and China have anti-satellite weapons.

These are similar to satellite missiles but China is now working on a laser system. It can destroy communication, surveillance and GPS satellites. If the satellite is destroyed, the missile's target cannot be detected. He said Britain needed to stop China's policy of dominating global technology.

• China wants to control citizens: Fleming said China's leadership believes its power and authority comes from the party system. That means they keep looking for opportunities to control their citizens instead of supporting their potential. Fleming further said that China is afraid of democracy and freedom of speech. While the Chinese were working to strengthen their economy, the party was using its resources to tighten national security regulations.

• The 4 names as his successor will be held in China's presidential election on October 16, with Xi set for a third term. It is believed that Xi Jinping will become president for a third term. With this they will create history. Yang Zhang, a sociologist at American University's School of International Service, says PM Li Keqiang is no less ambitious about who will succeed him. There are 4 other contenders.

• Hu Chunhua: 59, like Hu Li, comes from the Communist Youth League. He was the youngest leader to hold a post in the Politburo. Quickly came to the fore and is therefore regarded as Xi Jinping's successor.