UK tells academics to cut ties with Chinese institute that MI5 brands a front for spying

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The British government instructed universities to cease collaborations with a Chinese research institute that MI5 says is a front for espionage.

Published
30 Sep 2026 · 14:30 UTC
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Source: winnipegfreepress.com

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