Why the UK is desperate to court China

China's President Xi Jinping's visit to the United Kingdom is still underway. David Cameron has made his desire to strengthen ties with China clear and he has encouraged Chinese investments in numerous projects in Britain, including the Hinkley nuclear power plant. The following infographic, which was featured in the Independent, illustrates why the UK is so desperate to court China.

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Gross domestic product (GDP) of China 1985-2029

Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in China 1985-2029

Per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in China 2023, by region

Public attitude toward China in Russia 1995-2024

Gross domestic product (GDP) of China 2023, by region

GDP value added of construction industry in China 2011-2023

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