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UK British Steel nationalization dispute 2026
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FIRST ENTRY JUL 19
JUL 19 · Day 1
Chinese company demands compensation from UK over British Steel nationalization
Jingye Group said it was considering closing the blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant.
The U.K. government said an independent evaluation will be carried out to determine whether any compensation will be paid to Jingye Group.
Jingye Group demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses following the nationalization of British Steel.
“China urges the UK to earnestly respect market principles and the spirit of contract, and find solutions on compensation and other issues acceptable to both sides,”
CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY
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