"China has set the bold but realisable target of repeating last year’s 5% growth, the UK’s growth last year was 0.9%. Not particularly encouraging for a government that claims growth for its mantra. People in Britain should shed the New Cold War mentality and start learning from China," commented Keith Bennett in a speech to the Symposium on the occasion of China’s “Two Assemblies” held at the Chinese Embassy, London, on 20 March 2025.

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