China matters—it ranks fourth as a trading partner, accounting for nearly 7% of trade—but Britain lacks a co-ordinated policy on how to conduct relations, says one Labour MP
One problem is that Conservative policy on China has zigzagged for a decade, veering from David Cameron’s relationship-chilling meeting with the Dalai Lama in 2012 to a “golden era” when President Xi Jinping clinked glasses with the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2015. The government largely stood by as freedoms were muzzled in Hong Kong. The pandemic sharpened awareness of Britain’s reliance on China, hardening attitudes.and member of the.
That chimes with Labour’s wish to demonstrate strong Atlanticist credentials. Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, is inspired by President Joe Biden’s industrial policy, which aims to reduce American reliance on Chinese supply chains. Ms Reeves says Labour would develop “national economic security”. Sir Keir also wants to show a clean break from the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn.
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