Chinese Investment in UK Raises Concerns Over Technology Transfer, BBC Investigation Reveals

China’s investments in UK businesses and projects have raised alarms due to potential access to military-grade technology, according to a BBC Panorama investigation. With investments totaling £45 billion, a 2015 Chinese directive drove substantial funding aimed at advancing high-tech industries, positioning China as a global leader. Reports indicate that the UK, among G7 nations, received a significant share of Chinese investments aimed at technology growth, leading to sensitive technology transfers to China. AidData research offers insights into how Chinese investments in the UK facilitated technology transfer aligned with Beijing’s strategic objectives. China’s strategic blueprint, “Made In China 2025”, set ambitious…