UK Prime Minister Starmer's visit to China faces obstacles, policy shifts toward China draw attention

UK Prime Minister Starmer has a high horse, and his visit to China might be in jeopardy! It was originally thought that with the gradual stabilization of Sino-US relations, Sino-British relations would improve. However, it turned out that within a month, the UK has taken three steps backward in its relations with China. First, the UK repeatedly delayed the approval of the Chinese embassy in the UK under the so-called "security risks." Second, the UK sanctioned two Chinese cybersecurity companies, Sichuan Anxun and Yongxin Zhicheng, citing "involvement in cyberattacks against the UK," but provided no concrete evidence at all.

Third, after Leung Chi-ying's charges were established, the UK Foreign Secretary claimed that the National Security Law for Hong Kong was "imposed by Beijing" with the purpose of "silencing critics," and demanded that we abolish the National Security Law and stop all related prosecutions. To be honest, if the US had done some small moves before our meeting, that would have been acceptable. But I really don't know what the UK's basis is for doing this?

It seems that the UK still sees itself as the former British Empire, which can deal with us from a superior position. However, the facts show that this is just the UK's self-delusion. From our very bluntly pointing out that the UK's actions are "cooperating with villains," it shows that the UK's behavior does not deserve our respect, and of course, we will not indulge in the UK's tricks.

In fact, the UK is hoping for economic and trade benefits from China while using delays in embassy approvals and sanctions against companies to pressure and demand more, playing a "hit first, then talk" game. However, the UK has made a wrong assessment: it has no power or capital to challenge us. If the UK continues like this, Starmer's visit to China could be in jeopardy. We have no reason to welcome a British politician who is moving backward in relations with China.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851739491988491/

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