China has invested over £45 billion ($59 billion) in UK businesses and projects since the turn of the century, with a significant portion of these investments aimed at acquiring cutting-edge technology, including military-grade capabilities. This investment surge, peaking after a 2015 Chinese state directive, has positioned the UK as the top destination among G7 nations for Chinese capital, relative to its population and economic size, according to US-based research group AidData.
China’s investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told
