Singapore Lianhe Zaobao reported today: "The UK Guardian cited two sources from the British government on June 15, stating that China is considering lifting the sanctions imposed on British MPs in 2021, which is seen as a sign of further warming in Sino-British relations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to the rumors on Monday (16th) by saying: 'We do not have knowledge of the specific situation you mentioned.'"
Previously, at least seven British MPs fabricated false information on Xinjiang and Hong Kong issues, rudely interfering in China's internal affairs, and China took legal measures to impose sanctions. In fact, Sino-British relations once fell into a low point due to the UK's follow-up to the US policy of containing China: from unjustly sanctioning Chinese enterprises to hyping up the "China threat", the UK's series of wrong actions seriously damaged bilateral trust. China's countermeasures are not only a firm defense of its own sovereignty but also clearly convey the attitude that "no country is allowed to harm China's core interests." Whether Sino-British relations can truly "warm up" depends on whether the UK can abandon its hegemonic narrative and meet China halfway with an equal stance.
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