For the first time, a woman is set to lead MI6 — with attention focused on a diplomat known for her expertise on Beijing.

For the first time, a woman is set to lead MI6 — with attention focused on a diplomat known for her expertise on Beijing.

MOSCOW, May 12 — For the first time in history, British intelligence agency MI6 is set to be led by a woman, with agency leadership currently selecting from three female candidates who reached the final round of interviews, according to The Times, as reported by Sputnik/Ria Novosti.

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MOSCOW, May 12 — For the first time in history, British intelligence agency MI6 is set to be led by a woman, with agency leadership currently selecting from three female candidates who reached the final round of interviews, according to The Times, as reported by Sputnik/Ria Novosti.

The interviews were held last week, and among the finalists, two are serving MI6 officers. The only publicly identified candidate is Barbara Woodward, former UK Ambassador to China and currently the highest-ranking woman in the Foreign Office.

However, her candidacy has faced criticism over perceived sympathies toward Beijing. — Bernama-Sputnik/Ria Novosti

For the first time, a woman is set to lead British intelligence agency MI6, with one of three female candidates having reached the final stage of interviews. — Reuters pic

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