It comes after MI5 spy chief Ken McCallum said China is trying to steal nuclear technology secrets from Britain.
It comes after MI5 spy chief warned China is trying to steal Britain's nuclear technology secrets from BritainThe British Navy has dropped the custom of employing Chinese laundry workers on warships over fears they may spy for Beijing, according to a report.
Three Chinese nationals were prevented from joining HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Navy's largest and most powerful vessel, on her carrier strike group journey to the contested South China Sea. Britain is building a fleet described by defence officials as the 'largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy', featuring 'world-leading sensors, design and weaponry'.
But Mr McCallum said China is determined to thwart the partnership and steal data, and accused Beijing of engaging in espionage on an 'epic scale'. 'Given... the way in which Chinese espionage and interference is taking place, it would be safe to assume it would be a high priority for them to understand what's happening inside AUKUS and seek to disrupt it if they were able to.'
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