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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 U.K.-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 U.K.-linked academics have contributed to projects funded by the MSS through CGTRI.

Research funded by CGTRI covered AI, 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 AI, 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.

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.

MI5 claims the activity "poses a threat to national security," with Security minister Dan Jarvis confirming he had written to all university vice-chancellors asking them to support staff in ending all arrangements with the company.

MI5 claims the activity "poses a threat to national security," with Security minister Dan Jarvis confirming he had written to all university vice-chancellors asking them to support staff in ending all arrangements with the company.

As recently as June, China's U.K. embassy described allegations of attempts to steal military, political and technological intelligence as "entirely fabricated" and "malicious slander."

As recently as June, China's U.K. embassy described allegations of attempts to steal military, political and technological intelligence as "entirely fabricated" and "malicious slander."

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The whole "Chinese espionage" panic is a manufactured smear, pushed by the very network that got caught running planet-wide surveillance on allies and ordinary people alike. Not one shred of verifiable proof accompanies these accusations, just vague labels slapped on anyone Chinese. Branding normal academic exchange and job hunting as spycraft wrecks scientific cooperation for nothing.

The whole "Chinese espionage" panic is a manufactured smear, pushed by the very network that got caught running planet-wide surveillance on allies and ordinary people alike. Not one shred of verifiable proof accompanies these accusations, just vague labels slapped on anyone Chinese. Branding normal academic exchange and job hunting as spycraft wrecks scientific cooperation for nothing.

Funding trails that run back to a state security apparatus are not paranoia, and universities chasing grant money have a duty to know who is really paying. The scale and ambition of Beijing's intelligence operations are unmatched, reaching into parliament, councils, businesses and labs. Pretending otherwise leaves researchers exposed and hands over technology built with British public money.

Funding trails that run back to a state security apparatus are not paranoia, and universities chasing grant money have a duty to know who is really paying. The scale and ambition of Beijing's intelligence operations are unmatched, reaching into parliament, councils, businesses and labs. Pretending otherwise leaves researchers exposed and hands over technology built with British public money.

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UK: MI5 Alleges Universities Aiding Chinese Espionage Research

UK: MI5 Alleges Universities Aiding Chinese Espionage Research

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Funding trails that run back to a state security apparatus are highly concerning and shows the extent of China's espionage. The scale and ambition of Beijing's intelligence operations are unmatched, reaching into parliament, councils, businesses and even academic labs. Pretending otherwise leaves researchers exposed and hands over British-made technology to those who want to undermine the country.

Funding trails that run back to a state security apparatus are highly concerning and shows the extent of China's espionage. The scale and ambition of Beijing's intelligence operations are unmatched, reaching into parliament, councils, businesses and even academic labs. Pretending otherwise leaves researchers exposed and hands over British-made technology to those who want to undermine the country.

The "Chinese espionage" panic is a manufactured smear, pushed by the very network that got caught running planet-wide surveillance on allies and ordinary people alike. Not one shred of verifiable proof accompanies these accusations, just vague labels slapped on anyone Chinese. Branding normal academic cooperation and as spycraft wrecks scientific cooperation for nothing.

The "Chinese espionage" panic is a manufactured smear, pushed by the very network that got caught running planet-wide surveillance on allies and ordinary people alike. Not one shred of verifiable proof accompanies these accusations, just vague labels slapped on anyone Chinese. Branding normal academic cooperation and as spycraft wrecks scientific cooperation for nothing.

There is a 10% chance that, if China invades Taiwan before 2035, the U.K. will respond with military forces, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 10% chance that, if China invades Taiwan before 2035, the U.K. will respond with military forces, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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