Britain is exploring new curbs on Chinas access to sensitive technologies following allegations of cyber espionage.
Oliver Dowden, the UKs deputy prime minister, launched a review of the restrictions on Thursday.
Britains response, Dowden continued, could lead to tighter export controls and restrictions on overseas investments.
He highlighted the risks of rival states accessing tech developed in UK universities.
China called the accusations baseless.
But this also has the potential to become a chink in our armoury.
Alongside China, Dowden named Iran, Russia, and North Korea as countries that he considers threats.
British officials accused Beijing of orchestrating cyber attacks on the UKs elections watchdog and parliamentarians.
China said the claims were completely unfounded.
The UK has also restricted sales of quantum computers with potential military applications.
The new review may add further curbs on semiconductors and AI.
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
