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Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as ‘headhunters’

Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as ‘headhunters’

Summary

Britain's intelligence service, MI5, has warned lawmakers about Chinese espionage efforts in the UK. The warning mentions spies posing as headhunters to recruit officials and influence universities. China has denied these allegations, urging the UK to stop making such claims.

Key Facts

  • MI5 warned UK lawmakers about Chinese espionage activities.
  • Chinese spies allegedly pose as headhunters to recruit officials.
  • Alerts were sent to both Parliament and universities about these threats.
  • China's government denied the espionage allegations and asked the UK to stop.
  • Fake job postings on recruitment websites are reportedly part of the espionage.
  • China's embassy in London dismissed these claims as baseless.
  • The UK government will discuss foreign interference risks with university leaders.
  • A past spy case was dropped due to insufficient evidence against China.
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