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MI5 warns Chinese spies are targeting British academics

Original: MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a new Chinese spy threat targeting British academics. The Security

MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a new Chinese espionage threat aimed at British academics. The Security Service says a Chinese institute is secretly seeking to exploit the expertise of UK universities and other research bodies to help Beijing build more powerful technology, prompting concern across the academic sector.

Why now: MI5's decision to issue a rare public alert about Chinese activity on campuses is highly unusual and politically sensitive.

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• MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a new Chinese spy threat targeting British academics. The Security Service says a Chinese institute is secretly trying to exploit the expertise of universities and other research bodies to help Beijing build more powerful · SkyNews · 321

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