Theresa May’s decision to put off approval for nuclear power station has put Chinese-British business relationship under strain
The relationship between the British and Chinese governments is under strain after the prime minister, Theresa May, decided to delay approval of the planned £18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station because of concerns over China’s 30% stake in the project.
The move has prompted a warning from the Chinese ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, who said in a pointed Financial Times comment piece that relations with Britain were at a “crucial historical juncture”. Here are some of the key questions regarding the Sino-British relationship after the Hinkley Point delay.
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