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MI5 Warns UK Universities Over Chinese Research Funding
MI5 has issued a spy alert to UK universities, warning them against accepting grants from and collaborating with a Chinese front company. This move comes as institutions increasingly rely on such funding amid national security concerns.
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The Guardian
Security service says academics should stop taking grants from and working with firm backed by China’s intelligence serviceMI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash
2026-09-30 13:00 UTC
The Guardian
Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mountingMI5 issues spy aler
2026-09-30 13:07 UTC