Britain’s MI5 security service has issued a fresh warning to lawmakers about attempts by Chinese intelligence agents to infiltrate political circles and collect sensitive information. The latest alert, shared on Tuesday, warns that Chinese operatives are posing as recruiters and corporate representatives to contact British politicians and officials, primarily through online platforms such as LinkedIn.

The speakers of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords confirmed that MI5 had reported ongoing efforts by China’s Ministry of State Security to “actively reach out to individuals in our community.”

Security Minister Dan Jarvis described the campaign as “a covert and calculated attempt” by Beijing to interfere in UK politics. He told parliament that the government would launch a ne

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