URGENT: UK Minister Vows Tough Action Against Chinese Espionage Amid MI5 Alert

Breaking News: UK Minister Vows Tough Action Against Chinese Espionage UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis has vowed to take tough action against Chinese espionage after MI5 issued an alert to MPs, peers, and parliamentary staff warning of the risk from Chinese spies. The alert, issued on an unspecified date, identified two LinkedIn profiles used by the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) to target individuals working in British politics. The profiles, described as "civilian recruitment headhunters," are allegedly used to solicit "insider insights" from targeted individuals. In response, Jarvis announced a package of measures to tackle espionage threats to the UK, including unspecified measures to counter the identified threat. The alert is the latest development in a long-standing concern over Chinese espionage in the UK. The Chinese embassy in the UK has denied the allegations, calling them "pure fabrication" and accusing the UK of a "self-staged charade." Jarvis' announcement comes as the UK government seeks to strengthen its national security in the face of growing concerns over foreign interference. The exact measures announced by Jarvis are not specified, but the government has promised to take a tough stance against espionage threats. This is a developing story, with further details and reactions expected in the coming hours and days.