The Chinese Influence on UK Asylum Hotels and National Assets

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Analysis has uncovered the extensive financial footprint of Chinese interests in the UK. More than £190 billion in British companies and properties are linked to China and Hong Kong. Beijing profits significantly from asylum hotels, exemplified by three hotels generating over £15 million annually through Home Office contracts. An integral part of the Chinese-owned 442 UK assets includes stakes in national infrastructure, independent schools, and a massive warehouse business. The evaluation shows a marked incline in the total value of these assets reaching £190 billion, emphasizing China’s extensive economic reach. China’s ownership extends to critical sectors such as national infrastructure…