In London on Tuesday (Dec. 2), a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy urged the UK to view China’s rise as a global opportunity, not a threat 🤝.
Pointing to facts, the spokesperson highlighted that China has been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order. Among major countries, China boasts a strong track record in peace and security.
The remarks come after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during his recent speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet, questioned China’s intentions. The embassy dismissed these comments as baseless, emphasizing that China’s development poses no danger to any nation but offers shared growth prospects.
On the hot topic of Hong Kong, the spokesperson reaffirmed that Hong Kong has long returned to China and that its affairs are purely internal. 'The British side lacks the qualification or the right to make irresponsible remarks or interfere,' the spokesperson added.
Looking ahead, China’s position remains consistent: healthy China-UK ties must rest on mutual respect, non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit. Only then can both sides chart a path of stable growth.
'We hope the UK will adopt a reasonable and friendly stance, take positive and practical steps, and work with us in the same direction,' the spokesperson said. As global dynamics shift, this call for calm and collaboration may shape the next chapter of China-UK relations. 🌏
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China hopes UK will view China's development in a rational manner
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