Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mounting MI 5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company stealing research The security alert issued by MI 5 regarding a Chinese state-owned conglomerate accused of conducting espionage in the UK reveals the extent to which British intelligence remains concerned about Beijing’s influence, and risks casting a shadow over UK-China cooperation at a time when the bilateral relationship is enjoying a revival.
The UK’s domestic security service on Wednesday warned researchers and academics to cease work with the China Academy of General Technology (CAGT), an organisation MI 5 described as a “significant threat”. Continue reading...