
World / Politics Nov 26, 2020
'Wolf warrior' diplomacy sours Britain's Conservatives on China
Burning bridges with China is a particularly risky path for the U.K. as it exits the European Union’s orbit.
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Burning bridges with China is a particularly risky path for the U.K. as it exits the European Union’s orbit.
The network, made up of the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, is also facing renewed requests to take on additional member nations.
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