MI5 issues ‘espionage alert’: British intelligence alerts UK MPs; China trying to recruit parliamentarians via hiring agents, sites

British intelligence agency MI5 has issued an "espionage alert" to UK MPs and peers, warning that China is attempting to recruit parliamentarians. Individuals linked to China's ministry of state security are reportedly using professional networking sites and recruitment agents to establish long-term relationships and gather information.

MI5 issues ‘espionage alert’: British intelligence alerts UK MPs; China trying to recruit parliamentarians via hiring agents, sites
British intelligence agency MI5 has issued an "espionage alert" to UK MPs and peers, warning that China is attempting to recruit parliamentarians. Individuals linked to China's ministry of state security are reportedly using professional networking sites and recruitment agents to establish long-term relationships and gather information.