MI5 has warned UK universities to cease work with the China Academy of General Technology (CAGT), a front company accused of paying academics for research to enhance China's espionage capabilities. The alert, citing the 2023 National Security Act, threatens UK-China academic partnerships worth millions and comes amid a bilateral thaw. Over 100 UK academics reportedly contributed to CAGT-funded projects in AI and cybersecurity.
MI5 Warns UK Universities Over Chinese Espionage Threat
Source: theguardian.com