Higher tariffs on Chinese EVs would have ‘marginal’ effect
Mooted UK tariffs on Chinese-made EVs are likely to have a “marginal” effect, a prominent authority on the Chinese car industry has told Scotland China Brief. The UK…
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Burnham seeks to work with China on AI regulation
As global artificial intelligence (AI) development continues at breakneck speed, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined a vision for the UK to act as an “honest broker” in…
‘Pragmatic cooperation’ discussed in first Burnham-Xi call
Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed deepening UK-China ties in his first phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to Downing Street. Burnham used the call on Tuesday…
Chinese cherry picker imports face duties of up to 71.74%
The UK government has imposed new duties ranging from 16.25%-71.74% on imports of boom lifts – also known as cherry pickers – from China. The machinery is used…
Swinney urges UK government to reconsider blocked Chinese investment at Ardersier
First Minister John Swinney has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn the UK government’s decision to block a £1.5 billion investment by Chinese renewables firm Ming Yang,…