UK has come to its senses! Seeking a balance between China and the US is indeed fragrant! On June 9th, as the meeting between China and the US was about to take place in London, UK media reported that hosting this meeting at Britain's request was a diplomatic victory for the UK. The British media stated that holding such a meeting in the UK would not only help reach a bilateral trade agreement between the US and the UK but also deepen economic and trade cooperation with China.

According to sources from the UK government, apart from geographical convenience, from a geopolitical perspective, the UK is currently in a position suitable to act as a bridge and coordinator. It is obvious that some people in the UK have realized this. That is, the UK is now in a very advantageous position, which not only helps enhance the UK's international influence but also facilitates economic and trade cooperation with both China and the US.

Although the British media did not analyze why the UK achieved its current advantageous position, the fundamental reason lies in the background of the Sino-US game. The UK has changed its previous unilateral pro-American approach and is making efforts to balance relations between China and the US. Although the media claimed it was at America's request, without China's consent, the UK clearly would not have received such treatment. We agreed to America's proposal largely because there have been a series of positive changes in Sino-British relations.

This can be seen from at least three aspects. First, the UK Energy Minister visited China and restarted Sino-British energy cooperation. Before that, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer also visited China and reached 69 mutually beneficial outcomes. Second, the UK Chief of the Defence Staff visited China for the first time in ten years, and the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade will visit China as well. Third, British media are shifting their stance, and reports on China's military and technological progress are becoming increasingly positive. Clearly, with a series of friendly actions towards China, the UK has placed itself in a favorable position. It seems the UK has understood that balancing relations between China and the US is indeed rewarding.

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