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Recent reports from the Telegraph - that a Chinese wind turbine maker previously barred from the UK under national security pretext is seeking to overturn the decision, and that components in Royal Navy drones allegedly transmitted data to China - represent another episode in which some British media and some politicians have amplified the "China threat" narrative. Chinese experts said some British institutions are projecting their own practices onto China and making unsubstantiated claims about the security risks of Chinese equipment, while political pressures, defense priorities and efforts to preserve Britain's strategic relevance are also shaping the debate. They warn that sustained negative rhetoric could gradually erode mutual trust and complicate UK-China relations.
In March, the Labour banned the Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang over so-called "national security concerns," thwarting the company's plans to build a factory in the Scottish Highlands. The company is now attempting to persuade the British government to review that position after Andy Burnham's arrival in No 10 and the appointment of Miatta Fahnbulleh as the new Energy Secretary, according to the Telegraph.
The Telegraph report also cited Aman Wang, Ming Yang's UK head, as saying that "the company's proposed factory could create 1,500 direct jobs, with up to 8,000 more in the supply chain." He added: "We are committed to supporting the growth in every postcode that this government wants to see, to re-industrialisation and to lowering energy bills."
The report claimed the wording appeared to be a direct appeal to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who pledged to deliver "growth in every postcode" in his first major policy speech after taking office. The report also claimed that the company's potential entry into the UK market triggered "alarm bells", with officials from the Ministry of Defense reportedly fretting that it "would create opportunities for spying."
When asked to comment on UK's moves to block plans by Ming Yang Smart Energy to build a wind turbine factory in Scotland on national security grounds, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a press conference on March 26 that China-UK economic, trade and green cooperation is in nature mutually beneficial. Such cooperation should not be viewed as political and security issues. 
"It is hoped that the UK will provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory business and investment environment for companies of all countries, including Chinese companies," the spokesperson added.
Ming Yang had not responded to a request for comment from the Global Times as of press time on Monday. 
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Zhongshan, China, Ming Yang Smart Energy is a leading global wind turbine manufacturer and clean energy provider, according to the company's website. The Telegraph previously reported that the company had unveiled plans to build a factory in Scotland to manufacture wind turbine blades for the UK and European markets.
Ming Yang's push for eased restrictions under the new government is a legitimate commercial move. However, certain Conservative-leaning media outlets have used the case to amplify the "China threat" narrative. The case also highlights concerns that the UK has increasingly resorted to so-called national security reviews to restrict Chinese companies and supply chains, Li Guanjie, a research fellow with the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies under the Shanghai International Studies University, told the Global Times. 
Prolonged reviews, limited disclosure and the absence of formal rulings can leave firms in regulatory limbo, increasing costs and effectively pushing them out of the market without an explicit ban, said Li. 
Also on Sunday, another report from the Telegraph claimed that the cameras on the K3 Scout surveillance drones of the Royal Navy had components made in China which "were secretly transmitting information to a device in the country." The Royal Marines have been using the £12m fleet since March and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) was forced to remove all internet connectivity from the cameras after discovering the breach.
British media coverage of Chinese-made camera components carries distinct Cold War overtones, said Zhang Junshe, a Chinese military affairs expert. He noted that US and UK intelligence agencies have faced allegations of exploiting technical vulnerabilities for intelligence-gathering purposes.
Against this backdrop, Zhang said some Western governments and media are projecting their own historical practices onto China, presuming without evidence that Chinese companies or equipment pose similar risks and repeatedly portraying Chinese technology as a security threat.
Li said some British politicians and government departments may play up national security concerns to bolster the case for higher defense spending, with narrative of China-related threats offering an especially effective way to attract public attention and justify larger budgets.
He added that Burnham is likely to retain the former Starmer administration's framework of "cooperate, compete and challenge" until the next general election amid Britain's constrained national capacity, narrower global ambitions and growing diplomatic focus on Europe. However, continued hyping of China-related security risks may further fuel negative perceptions of China among the British public and business community. 
。    '농촌체류형 쉼터’ 외국인 계절근로자 숙소 활용 제도화 제안                   ▲성주군청 전경ⓒ성주구전화식 경북 성주군수는 26일 도내 22개 시장, 군수가 참석한 '민선9기 첫 경북시장군수협의회 정기회의'에서 ‘외국인 계절근로자 주거안정 확보를 위한 농지법 개정' 제안 및 관계부처 제도개선을 요청했다. 이날 전화식 군수는 “전국 농촌은 고령화와 인구감소로 외국인 계절근로자가 필수 인력으로 자리잡았으며, 특히, 우리 성주군은 외국인 계절근로자의 노동 비중이 급격히 증가하고 있으나, 최근 외국인 근로자 숙소기준이 강화되면서 기존 이동식 컨테이너 형태 숙소를 활용하기 어려워지는 등 농가 숙소 마련 부담이 커지고 있다”며 어려움을 토로했다. 이어 전 군수는 "농촌체류형 쉼터가 가설건축물 신고, 도로 접도, 소방시설 설치 등 일정한 안전기준을 갖춘 시설임에도 외국인 계절근로자의 숙소로는 활용할 수 없는 현행 제도에 현실적인 괴리가 있다​"고 지적하면서, "숙소 확보가 어려울 경우 농가의 비용 부담 증가 뿐만 아니라, 숙소 기준을 충족하지 못한 농가의 외국인 계절근로자 배정이 제한돼 농번기 인력난과 농가소득 감소로 이어질 수 있다"는 우려도 제기했다. 그러면서 전 군수는 "농지법 시행규칙 제3조의2에 단서를 신설해 법무부를 통해 적법하게 외국인 계절근로자를 고용한 농업인에 한해 근로계약 기간 동안 농촌체류형 쉼터를 계절근로자의 임시숙소로 사용할 수 있도록 허용건의와 함께, 농림축산식품부는 농촌체류형 쉼터의 외국인 계절근로자 숙소 활용 근거 마련을, 고용노동부는 외국인근로자 숙소 운영기준에 농촌체류형 쉼터를 포함하는 방안을, 법무부는 농촌체류형 쉼터를 외국인 계절근로자의 적법한 체류지로 등록할 수 있도록 관련 기준을 개선해 줄 것"을 강력 요청했다. 전화식 성주군수는 “현장의 여건을 고려하지 않은 일률적인 숙소 기준보다는 안전성을 확보하면서도 농가에게 현실적으로 도움을 줄 수 있는 제도적 대안이 필요하다"며, "앞으로도 군민에게 도움이 되는 사안에 대해서는 법령 개정을 통해서라도 개선하는 등 적극적이고, 실천하는 행정을 펼치겠다”고 의지를 밝혔다. 한편 성주군은 이번 제도 개선이 이뤄질 경우 외국인 계절근로자에게 적법하고 안전한 숙소를 제공해 주거환경과 인권을 보호하는 동시에 농번기 인력난 해소와 농업 생산성 향상에도 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대하고 있으며, 무허가 컨테이너나 창고형 숙소를 적법한 시설로 전환해 농촌 현장의 법적 안정성을 높이는 효과도 있을 것으로 전망했다.。

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