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Tag: National security
Trump Administration Explores Quantum Computing Investments Through National Security Funding
The Trump administration is in early discussions about directing federal funding to quantum computing companies through national security channels. This move comes as analysts suggest the administration has effectively created a de facto sovereign wealth fund through recent government investments in critical technology firms.
Quantum Computing Funding Under Consideration
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring potential financial support for quantum computing companies using existing legislation, according to sources familiar with the matter. Officials from the Commerce Department have engaged in preliminary discussions with industry executives about utilizing CHIPS Act funding to back projects and companies deemed critical to national security, the report states.
UK Government Faces Pressure Over China Embassy Plans and Security Concerns
Two prominent Conservative MPs allegedly targeted by Chinese espionage are calling for stricter measures against Beijing. The UK government faces mounting pressure over China’s proposed mega-embassy and national security protocols amid diplomatic tensions.
Growing Security Concerns Over Chinese Diplomatic Expansion
Two senior Conservative members of parliament who claim to have been surveillance targets of Chinese operatives are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to block Beijing‘s plans for a massive new diplomatic mission in London, according to reports. The proposed embassy complex, which would be the largest of its kind in Europe, has raised significant national security concerns among government officials and security experts.
UK Ministers Schedule Beijing Visits Amid Diplomatic Reset Despite Security Concerns
Multiple UK ministers are preparing for visits to China as part of the government’s diplomatic reset strategy. The planned engagements come despite ongoing controversy surrounding a collapsed espionage case that raised national security questions.
High-Level Diplomatic Engagement Continues
According to reports, multiple UK ministers are proceeding with planned visits to China before year-end as part of the government’s strategy to reset relations, despite ongoing controversy surrounding a high-profile espionage case collapse. Sources indicate that National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, and Science Minister Patrick Vallance are all scheduled for separate engagements in Beijing in the coming months.
MI5 Chief Voices Disappointment as UK China Espionage Case Dismissed Amid Security Concerns
Britain’s MI5 chief has publicly expressed frustration after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped espionage charges against two men accused of spying for China. The case collapse has sparked political controversy and scrutiny of the UK government’s China policy amid ongoing security concerns.
Intelligence Chief Voices Frustration Over Case Dismissal
The director general of MI5, Ken McCallum, has expressed significant frustration over the collapse of a high-profile China espionage case, according to reports from Reuters. The intelligence chief stated that Chinese operatives present a daily threat to national security, making the failed prosecution particularly disappointing for security services.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Pay Military During Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to ensure 1.3 million active-duty military personnel receive their pay despite the ongoing government shutdown. The order comes as the political standoff between Republicans and Democrats enters its third week, with both parties trading accusations over who is responsible for the impasse.
Executive Order Ensures Military Pay During Shutdown
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday directing the Pentagon to ensure active-duty military personnel receive their pay despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to reports from the White House. The order addresses one of the most sensitive issues in the bitter standoff over federal spending that has stretched into its third week.
UK Government Releases Evidence in Collapsed China Spy Case Amid Political Tensions
The UK government has published witness statements from the collapsed spy case against two men accused of spying for China. The case collapsed after prosecutors couldn’t obtain evidence showing China was considered a national security threat at the time of the alleged offenses, creating political controversy between the current and previous governments.
Government Releases Evidence in Collapsed China Espionage Case
The government has published witness statements submitted in the now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China, according to official documents released under political pressure. Deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins provided three witness statements to prosecutors regarding whether China had been regarded as a national security threat during the alleged offenses period.
JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in U.S. national security
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US Weighs Action Against China-Connected Router Giant TP-Link
US Government Considers National Security Restrictions on Chinese Router Manufacturer TP-Link The Trump administration is reportedly evaluating significant measures to…