On December 2, 2025, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom said that facts have fully proven that China is a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order, with the best record among major countries in peace and security.
The spokesperson rejected baseless accusations by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in his recent remarks at the Lord Mayor's Banquet in London, stressing that China's development poses no threat to any country and only offers opportunities for common growth.
Addressing the status of Hong Kong, the spokesperson emphasized that Hong Kong has long returned to China and that its affairs are solely China's internal matters, adding that the British side lacks the qualification or right to interfere in any way.
On the future of China-UK relations, the spokesperson reiterated that only through mutual respect, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, and equality and mutual benefit can bilateral ties advance smoothly.
The spokesperson concluded by expressing hope that the UK will view China's development in a reasonable and friendly way, take a positive and practical approach, and work together with China toward healthy and stable growth in bilateral relations.
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China hopes UK will view China's development in a rational manner
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