URGENT: UK Vows Firm Action Against Chinese Espionage Amid MI5 Alert

Breaking News: UK Vows Firm Action Against Chinese Espionage The UK government has vowed to take firm action against Chinese espionage after MI5 warned MPs of the risk from Chinese spies. Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced a package of measures in the House of Commons to tackle espionage threats to the UK. Jarvis said the government will not tolerate "covert and calculated" attempts to interfere with the UK's sovereign affairs. The alert issued by MI5 identified two LinkedIn profiles used on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) to target individuals working in British politics. The profiles act as "civilian recruitment head-hunters" to solicit "insider insights" from individuals in British politics. The government has allocated £170 million to upgrade encrypted technology for government business and new protections against Chinese cybercrime. The measures also include new protections against attempts to influence UK university research. Jarvis emphasized that the government will take decisive action against foreign powers that interfere with the UK's security affairs. This is a developing story, with further details and reactions expected in the coming hours and days. The UK government's response to the MI5 alert is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to counter foreign espionage in the country.