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British Steel Nationalisation Creates New UK-China Tensions Over Control of Strategic Industry

The United Kingdom government’s decision to take full control of British Steel has triggered criticism from China after former owner Jingye raised concerns about the treatment of Chinese investors, highlighting Britain’s renewed focus on industrial security and state involvement in key manufacturing assets.
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