China wields economic weapons over tensions with UK
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Beijing (AFP) July 21, 2020
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