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UK Blocks Chinese Acquisition of Smart Camera Technology in 1st Use of National Security Law
July 21, 2022
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The UK has blocked a Chinese company from acquiring smart camera technology from a British university, in the first use of the government’s new national security powers. British Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng announced on July 20 that he had issued an order (pdf) under the National Security and Investment Act, blocking an attempt by Beijing Infinite…
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