LONDON/BEIJING -- In the not-so-distant past, China could count on the U.K. as a reliably friendly country that partners on international initiatives and welcomes Chinese investments in sensitive sectors.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, touch glasses with Queen Elizabeth during a state visit to Britain in 2016. © Reuters
LONDON/BEIJING -- In the not-so-distant past, China could count on the U.K. as a reliably friendly country that partners on international initiatives and welcomes Chinese investments in sensitive sectors.