Lord Patten criticizes Cameron's 'golden era' of UK-China relations as "pathetic."

Former UK Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten, criticises David Cameron's 'golden era' of UK-China relations, calling it "pathetic". This period included a state visit by Chinese Premier Xi Jinping in 2015. Lord Patten acknowledges the need for a relationship with China but finds the idea of only pursuing it "on your knees" demeaning and ludicrous. Relations between China and the West have deteriorated since this time.

May 12, 2024
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