UK seeks 'relationship' with China

CHINESE spying, interference in the UK's democracy and attempts to undermine the economy have increased in recent years, the UK Government said.

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Ministers promised "greater robustness and consistency" in the way the UK deals with China but acknowledged the desire for a "trade and investment relationship" with the world's second biggest economy.

The "China audit", which examined the extent of the UK's relationship with Beijing, recommended increasing the Government's ability to engage with the Asian economic superpower while increasing "resilience" against the risks posed by Xi Jinping's country.