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The British Navy is reportedly ending its century-old tradition of Chinese laundrymen serving on its ships over fears that China is ramping up its spying efforts. Revealing the news: The report of the British Royal Navy’s decision to stop its long-held practice of employing Chinese laundrymen came days after MI5 Director General Ken McCallum warned that China has increased its spying efforts to steal secrets and hinder the UK’s plan to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in cooperation with the United States and Australia. Key details: In response, the British Royal Navy has reportedly decided to replace their Chinese laundrymen, most of whom were from Hong Kong, with Nepalese Gurkhas, reported The Sun.

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