China's Escalating Espionage Could Put the World at Risk, Analysts Warn
Britain's MI5 recently released an unprecedented alert stating that Beijing's spy agency has been exploiting academic research, threatening national security.
TL;DR
- Analysts warn China's spy agencies could gain hidden footholds in other countries' critical infrastructure.
- MI5 issued an unprecedented alert on September 30, stating national security is under threat.
- Over 100 UK-linked academics have contributed to projects aiding China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) espionage.
- The MSS allegedly routes money through the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) into AI, cybersecurity, and other research.
- Some participants may be unaware of the source of the funding.