Britain’s Foreign Secretary called for a constructive and robust relationship with China. James Cleverley accused Beijing of the biggest peacetime military buildup in history. But he also rejected the idea that China should be isolated. Comments which angered members of his own Conservative party who want a hard line. So what exactly is Britain’s stance on China?

Guests:

Norman Baker

Former Home Office Minister

Andrew Leung

Independent Expert on China

Michele Geraci

Professor at University of Nottingham China and former Under Secretary of State for Commerce at the Italian Government

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