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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This chart shows key numbers behind selected major economies in September 2015.

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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
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Gross domestic product (GDP) of China 2023, by region
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GDP value added of construction industry in China 2011-2023

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