Global News Podcast British MP's warned of 'relentless' China spying campaign
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Nov 18, 2025 
Rob Watson, a UK political correspondent, sheds light on MI5's alarming warning to MPs about a Chinese espionage campaign targeting the UK. Dan Jarvis, the UK Security Minister, echoes these concerns regarding covert Chinese interference. Meanwhile, Paul Moss dives into a scandal in the Philippines where inadequate flood defenses sparked corruption charges. The conversation also touches on Gavi's successful cervical cancer vaccination efforts in low-income countries and the potential of AI to revolutionize antimicrobial research.
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China's Persistent Influence Campaign
- MI5 warned MPs that China is conducting a sustained campaign to interfere in UK democratic institutions.
- The government says it must both engage China and challenge its covert influence activities.
Flood Defences Left Unbuilt In Philippines
- Typhoon Kalmaegi drove families onto rooftops as flood defences failed or were never built.
- Investigations found over 200 projects falsely recorded as completed and huge sums of money missing.
Design Vaccination Campaigns Around Communities
- Design vaccination campaigns around local realities and trusted messengers to overcome misinformation.
- Reach eligible girls where they are, using creative transport and school-based drives to achieve high coverage.
