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Ministers are working to counter the risks of Chinese interference in health data, a leaked letter suggests.
Correspondence from Cabinet Office minister John Glen reveals the UK is conducting 'significant work related to national security' after concerns were raised about Chinese genomics company BGI and a spin-off firm.
Accusations the company had attempted to hack into the Genomics England database multiple times were raised in Parliament in March 2023, but were hastily withdrawn.
Genomics is the study of the human genome, and could be used to achieve quicker diagnosis and better treatments for a host of diseases. MPs have previously raised concerns about genomics giant BGI, as they believe it could be asked to hand over data to the Chinese state, although
