Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".
Covered by 3 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by The Guardian ·
How 3 newspapers cover this story
UK making up China policy ‘as it goes along’, MPs warn
Commons committee says lack of coherent strategy is hampering business and leaving national security risks unaddressed The UK is making up policy on China “as it goes along” and risks having its strategy dictated by Washington or Beijing, a parliamentary report has concluded. An investigation by the Commons business…
Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".
If Burnham was more interested in Beijing than buses, we wouldn't be so vulnerable to China's relentless aggression
This week, Parliament's Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee delivered a damning verdict on Britain's relationship with Beijing.
Coverage details
3 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: The Guardian, BBC News and Daily Mail. The Guardian published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was Daily Mail, 18 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: China, Trade Committee, MPs, Beijing and Business.
