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UK ousts China from new nuclear project Sizewell after Rishi Sunak's remark

The announcement came one day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that the "golden era" of UK-China relations was "over.

Updated on: Nov 29, 2022, 16:07:06 IST
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Britain on Tuesday ousted China's nuclear firm CGN from construction of its new Sizewell C nuclear power station, which will now be built with remaining French partner EDF.

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seen. (AFP)
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seen. (AFP)

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The announcement came one day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that the "golden era" of UK-China relations was "over", adding Beijing posed a "systemic challenge" to the UK.

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