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MI5 warns UK research funded by China front company reaching spies

Original: UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns

MI5 has warned that British academic and scientific research funded through a Chinese front company is being passed to Chinese intelligence. The alert raises concerns about foreign interference in UK universities and the vulnerability of sensitive technology and data to state-backed collection efforts.

Why now: MI5's warning about Chinese espionage targeting UK-funded research is a significant national security development.

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• UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns · BBCWorld · 528

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