The Independent emphasizes the urgency of quality journalism in reporting critical events like the threats to British Steel by its Chinese owners and the governmental responses to protect UK infrastructure. The article reflects on the broader implications of Chinese investments, particularly in the nuclear sector, as tensions rise between London and Beijing. It underscores the necessity of transparency and public access to news, claiming that supporters help sustain a non-paywalled, widely available platform for comprehensive reporting. Recent events highlight both the value and challenges of foreign investments in essential services.
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British Steel isn't the only critical infrastructure that China has a stake in. Nuclear power The China General Nuclear Corporation (CGN) was an initial investor in the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
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MPs were recalled to Parliament on Sunday to pass emergency legislation allowing the government to seize control of British Steel.
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