MI5: China's MSS Funded Research Involving 100+ UK-Linked Academics

MI5 issued an espionage alert saying more than 100 UK-linked academics helped China's intelligence gathering. The China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) allegedly funded research on behalf of Beijing's state security service MSS.

• MI5 published the espionage alert on September 30, 2026
• More than 100 UK-linked academics were involved
• Funding flowed through the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI)
• MI5 links CGTRI to China's state security service MSS