U.K. accuses China of operating institute as front for espionage
LONDON — A prominent Chinese research institute based in Beijing secretly operates as a front for the country’s main spy agency, aiming to acquire sensitive technologies and expertise from Western universities and laboratories, British intelligence officials said Wednesday.
TL;DR
- A prominent Chinese research institute in Beijing is accused of being a front for China's main spy agency.
- The institute aims to acquire sensitive technologies and expertise from Western universities and laboratories.
- British intelligence officials made these claims on Wednesday.