Event Brief
MI5 warns universities to cut ties with Chinese institute
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: MI5 issued an unusual espionage alert saying the China General Technology Research Institute has “very strong ties” to Chinese intelligence. The agency warned universities to cut ties with the institute.
WHO: MI5
WHAT: MI5 issued an espionage alert warning universities to cut ties with the China General Technology Research Institute.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: MI5 said the institute has “very strong ties” to Chinese intelligence.
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