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Britain Warned of Potential 'Chinese Debt Trap' Risk

Experts caution over deepening financial ties with Beijing.

13 October 2025 · 01:15 UTC

Analysts have warned that Britain may be at risk of falling into a so-called ‘Chinese debt trap’ as economic and investment links between the two nations expand.

Critics say growing reliance on Chinese capital could undermine national interests, calling for stricter scrutiny of foreign financing and infrastructure partnerships.