U.K.-China Tensions: Seeking Cooperation Amid Espionage Concerns
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China is spying on Britain, but gunboat diplomacy is not the answer. We need to collaborate with China on bigger issues like climate change.
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China is behaving assertively abroad and authoritarianly at home. But Britain's outrage is overblown and ineffective.
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China is expanding its global influence through investments abroad. This has benefited the City of London despite human rights concerns.
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Spying between countries is common, but hacking emails is unacceptable. A proportional response is best for practical relations.
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Climate change remains the greatest threat facing the world. Cooperation with China on reducing emissions should be the priority.