Politics · 23 July 2026

China asks Britain for fair treatment after the nationalisation of British Steel

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The UK government took full control of the loss-making metal producer last week because of national security concerns. The business used to belong to Jingye, a private manufacturing group from China, before the state stepped in. Foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday he hopes Chinese businesses will still get fair treatment in Britain.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 July 2026 at 11:45

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