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MPs warn UK has no coherent strategy for China trade policy

MPs warn UK has no coherent strategy for China trade policy

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A parliamentary report warns the government lacks a coherent plan for China and risks having its strategy dictated by Washington or Beijing. Liam Byrne, chair of the business and trade committee, said ministers are making policy up as they go and missing commercial opportunities. The report also highlights risks to UK trade with the European Union if Britain fails to align with new trade protections.

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