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

UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
BBC News Wednesday 30 September 2026, 13:49 UTC 1 min read
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British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
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