MI5 Says China’s MSS Funded Research Involving 100+ U.K.-Linked Academics

MI5 issued a 'Security Service Espionage Alert' on September 30, 2026, warning that more than 100 U.K.-linked academics have helped China's state security service boost its intelligence gathering. The alert said the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) primarily funds research to advance Beijing's espionage efforts, raising concerns about academic collaboration and national security.