MI5 warns UK academics their research may have helped Chinese spies

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MI5 warns UK academics their research may have helped Chinese spies

MI5 has issued a warning to UK academics, stating that over 100 have contributed to research projects funded by the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI), which is linked to China's intelligence agency.

The Register · Oct 1, 2026 Info

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MI5 Says China’s MSS Funded Research Involving 100+ U.K.-Linked Academics

MI5 has issued a security alert warning that China's MSS is funding research through a front company, CGTRI, and has involved over 100 U.K.-linked academics in projects designed to bolster Chinese intelligence gathering…

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MI5 warns UK academics their research may have helped Chinese spies

MI5 warns UK academics their research may have helped Chinese spies

MI5 Says China’s MSS Funded Research Involving 100+ U.K.-Linked Academics