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Chinese research centre near UK defence site raises espionage concerns

A Chinese research centre owned by carmaker Chery is located near a UK Ministry of Defence site. A former spy chief warned it could enable surveillance or theft of military test data.

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The allegations highlight potential foreign intelligence risks around sensitive defence facilities.

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  1. Chinese research centre owned by car giant Chery near MoD site means Beijing could snoop on Britain's Armed Forces and steal military test data, says ex-spy chief ↗dailymail.com · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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