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China wields economic weapons over tensions with UK By AFP Just five years ago, Britain was predicting a “golden era†in trade with China. Today, the shine has faded as the two countries square off over Hong Kong, Huawei and human rights. Beijing is now threatening “consequences†after London withdrew its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, a former British colony. That followed Britain’s decision to blacklist the telecoms giant Huawei. China is also angry at British criticism of its treatment of ethnic minority groups in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. Here are some possible targets in China’s sights: – Commercial...
