On October 27, The New York Times published an article: "London's attitude towards China is contradictory. After Brexit, the economically weak Britain sees trade with China as a lifeline, and economists have openly stated that China is a potential savior; however, Britain also spreads the threat of China, prioritizing work on China in its intelligence agencies, and even dismissed a spy case due to lack of evidence, leading to political infighting. The Starmer government wants to improve relations with China but faces accusations of weakness from political opponents, and the construction of the new embassy in London has been delayed due to security controversies, causing dissatisfaction in Beijing."
[Witty] The UK's dilemma with China, caught between seeking redemption and creating enemies, is self-destructive! After Brexit, the economically weak UK treats nearly £100 billion in trade with China as a lifeline, yet portrays China as a security threat. This self-destructive farce reveals its strategic short-sightedness; the hasty conclusion of a spy case without evidence exposes the so-called threat as political manipulation. The delay in the approval of the new embassy in London due to baseless controversy further transforms diplomatic duties into political leverage. Starmer wants to save the economy through cooperation with China but fears being labeled as weak, wobbling between attacks from political rivals and real interests. On one hand, it hopes for a savior to provide support, while on the other, it waves the stick of the threat theory. This contradictory stance will only drain the mutual trust between China and the UK. If the UK does not abandon the Cold War mentality, it will eventually miss development opportunities by limiting itself!
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1847127752464387/
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