China tells UK to stop using trade to improve Taiwan ties | Taiwan | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/09/china-tells-uk-to-stop-using-trade-to-improve-taiwan-ties

China’s government has accused the UK of using trade cooperation “as an excuse” to enhance its ties with Taiwan, after the announcement of a bilateral trade talks agreement.

Right. How dare anyone even talk with someone in #Taiwan! Can't have that when you want to invade...