Government blocks Chinese purchase of UK electronics firm over security concerns

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Government blocks Chinese purchase of UK electronics firm over security concerns
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Government blocks Chinese purchase of UK electronics firm over security concerns

Pulsic's software and intellectual property may be used to develop technical or defence capabilities, government says

The UK government has blocked Hong Kong firm Super Orange from buying Bristol-based electronic design company Pulsic, citing national security risks. A statement released on Wednesday, Britain's...

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