China’s leader Xi Jinping has arrived in the U.K. on an official state visit and it seems that he will largely be welcomed in most quarters. Indeed, the British Conservative government’s approach to China seems to reflect its lack of concern for human rights both at home and abroad.
Xi is coming partly to discuss economic investment in the U.K., following Chancellor George Osborne’s visit to his shores. The strengthening of the relationship cannot be separated from the government’s desire to bring Chinese money onto U.K. shores and into U.K. businesses.
Make no mistake about it: That money is no less blood money than Congo’s diamonds are blood diamonds. China’s economic might is created by one of the most brutal regimes in the world.
Make no mistake about it: China's money is no less blood money than Congo's diamonds are blood diamonds.
