MI5 has warned that more than 100 U.K.-linked academics may have helped China’s Ministry of State Security strengthen its intelligence capabilities through research funded by CGTRI, which the agency assesses is a front company for the MSS. The alert urges U.K. institutions to review collaborations with CGTRI and warns that continued assistance could lead to prosecution under the National Security Act 2023. #MI5 #CGTRI #MSS #NationalSecurityAct2023
Keypoints
- MI5 issued an espionage alert about CGTRI and its links to the MSS.
- More than 100 U.K.-linked academics reportedly contributed to MSS-funded research.
- CGTRI funds research in AI, cybersecurity, covert communications, and steganography.
- U.K. universities are urged to verify funding sources and review collaborations with Chinese institutions.
- Continuing such collaborations may expose institutions and researchers to prosecution under the National Security Act 2023.
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