Nothing says 'sovereignty' quite like getting an invoice for the assets you just seized.
Chinese owner demands compensation for British Steel takeover
Jingye Steel, the Chinese parent company that bought British Steel out of insolvency in 2020, is now demanding financial compensation from the UK government following the state's intervention. As the British steel industry struggles to remain viable, the move highlights the awkward friction between national industrial policy and international investment protection.
Source: Chinese owner demands compensation for British Steel takeover — AP News
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