Liz Truss: No more pints for Xi

Liz Truss is the UK's new prime minister. She has taken a hard line toward China after a shift in sentiment in the United Kingdom. She might classify the country as a "threat" and the events in Xinjiang as "genocide" – a departure from the policy of her predecessors. At the same time, however, she remains dependent on trade with China.

Last updated: 24. July 2025