Britain calls in spies amid security fears as we let CHINA build our nuclear plants
Intelligence agency GCHQ will be responsible for protecting the country's energy network from cyber attacks.
The safeguard emerged as President Xi Jinping arrives for a four-day state visit hailed by David Cameron as a symbol of a "golden era" in relations with Beijing.Among the business deals set to be sealed during the visit is an accord that could see the Chinese take a key role in constructing nuclear plants at Hinkley Point, Sizewell and Bradwell.
Security sources have warned that the contracts could pose a major threat to national security.
An intelligence insider revealed: "There is a big division between the money men and the security side.
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