MI5 warns UK research funded by China front company is sent to Beijing spies
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MI5 has issued a warning to British universities about the China General Technology Research Institute, a front company linked to China's Ministry of State Security. The agency urges UK institutions to cut ties with the institute due to concerns that research funded by it is being sent to Chinese intelligence. This decision highlights ongoing security concerns regarding foreign influence in UK academic research.
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