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China's £45 Billion UK Investment Raises Military Tech Concerns

11/17/2025

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China has invested £45 billion in UK businesses, gaining access to military-grade technology, according to BBC Panorama.
This surge followed a 2015 directive aimed at making China a leader in high-tech industries.
The acquisition of Imagination Technologies by Canyon Bridge, linked to Chinese interests, raised concerns about technology transfer for military use, despite assurances from Imagination.

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China has invested £45 billion in UK businesses, gaining access to military-grade technology, according to BBC Panorama.
This surge followed a 2015 directive aimed at making China a leader in high-tech industries.
The acquisition of Imagination Technologies by Canyon Bridge, linked to Chinese interests, raised concerns about technology transfer for military use, despite assurances from Imagination.