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UK Government Launches China Audit Amid Growing Concerns

5/4/2025

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The UK government is launching a 'China audit' to reassess its ties with China amid rising concerns over Chinese influence, particularly in the British Steel case. Despite these worries, key officials, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, are advocating for stronger connections, with Starmer backing a new Chinese embassy in London.

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The UK government is launching a 'China audit' to reassess its ties with China amid rising concerns over Chinese influence, particularly in the British Steel case. Despite these worries, key officials, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, are advocating for stronger connections, with Starmer backing a new Chinese embassy in London.