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China Urges Caution as UK Plans to Nationalise British Steel

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The UK plans to nationalise British Steel, prompting China to warn of protecting its businesses.
The move follows the UK's seizure of operational control from Chinese owner Jingye in April 2025 due to the plant's financial struggles.

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The UK plans to nationalise British Steel, prompting China to warn of protecting its businesses. The move follows the UK's seizure of operational control from Chinese owner Jingye in April 2025 due to the plant's financial struggles.

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