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MI5 issued an espionage alert Wednesday stating that the China General Technology Research Institute, also translated as the China Academy of General Technology, has "very strong ties" to China's Ministry of State Security, its civilian intelligence service.

MI5 issued an espionage alert Wednesday stating that the China General Technology Research Institute, also translated as the China Academy of General Technology, has "very strong ties" to China's Ministry of State Security, its civilian intelligence service.

The Security Service said the primary purpose of CGTRI is to fund academic research that directly improves MSS technical capability for espionage. More than 100 UK-linked academics have contributed to projects funded by the MSS through CGTRI.

The Security Service said the primary purpose of CGTRI is to fund academic research that directly improves MSS technical capability for espionage. More than 100 UK-linked academics have contributed to projects funded by the MSS through CGTRI.

Research funded by CGTRI covered artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, covert communications systems and steganography, the practice of concealing messages. MI5 said some academics may not have been aware of the ultimate source of the funding.

Research funded by CGTRI covered artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, covert communications systems and steganography, the practice of concealing messages. MI5 said some academics may not have been aware of the ultimate source of the funding.

Security minister Dan Jarvis said he has written to all university vice-chancellors asking them to support staff in ending all arrangements with the company, adding that international partnerships remain vital to universities and research institutes.

Security minister Dan Jarvis said he has written to all university vice-chancellors asking them to support staff in ending all arrangements with the company, adding that international partnerships remain vital to universities and research institutes.

The alert advises institutions to immediately review ongoing or planned collaboration with CGTRI and points to the National Security Act 2023, including section 3 on assisting a foreign intelligence service and section 17 on obtaining a material benefit.

The alert advises institutions to immediately review ongoing or planned collaboration with CGTRI and points to the National Security Act 2023, including section 3 on assisting a foreign intelligence service and section 17 on obtaining a material benefit.

Libby Hackett, chief executive of the Russell Group, said its universities take national security responsibilities seriously and work closely with government departments. Universities UK chief executive Vivienne Stern cited investments in due diligence.

Libby Hackett, chief executive of the Russell Group, said its universities take national security responsibilities seriously and work closely with government departments. Universities UK chief executive Vivienne Stern cited investments in due diligence.

MI5 Warns UK Universities Over Chinese Spy-Linked Funder

MI5 Warns UK Universities Over Chinese Spy-Linked Funder

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