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UK intelligence warns China funding British research for spies
Original: JUST IN: UK intelligence warns China is funding British research and sending findings to Beijing's spies.
UK intelligence has warned that China is funding British academic and scientific research, with findings allegedly passed to Beijing's spy agencies. The claim, reported as breaking news, raises fresh concerns over foreign interference in UK universities and the security of sensitive scientific work. It is likely to intensify debate in Britain over tightening rules on Chinese investment and collaboration in research.
Why now: Fresh allegations of Chinese espionage through British research funding are reigniting concerns over national security and academic ties with China.
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- JUST IN: UK intelligence warns China is funding British research and sending findings to Beijing's spies. · BRICSinfo · 7
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