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UK Intelligence Warns of Daily Threats from China

10/28/2025

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Britain's intelligence agencies view China as a significant national-security threat, with MI5's head warning that Chinese spies pose daily risks.
The government recently dropped charges against two British men accused of espionage for lack of evidence that China is a national-security threat.
The move drew accusations of political interference as Labour seeks to maintain ties with China and delay a decision on a Chinese embassy near the Tower of London.

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Britain's intelligence agencies view China as a significant national-security threat, with MI5's head warning that Chinese spies pose daily risks.
The government recently dropped charges against two British men accused of espionage for lack of evidence that China is a national-security threat.
The move drew accusations of political interference as Labour seeks to maintain ties with China and delay a decision on a Chinese embassy near the Tower of London.