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From wind turbines to naval drones: UK media’s persistent ‘China threat’ narrative hype risks eroding mutual trust, expert warns_我的网站

A |     示意图：旅行中，全天24小时360度无死角地跟对方相处，平日里关注不到对方的小细节，都会在此时被发现并放大。    

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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. 
。（ALAMY） 作者 侯佩瑜在情侣界里有这样的一种说法：想知道另一半适合成为结婚对象，和对方出国一趟就有定论。

B | 旅行就是一把双面刃。有些情侣的感情幸运地在旅行中发酵升温，更了解彼此，往更长久的关系甚至是婚姻迈进；但也有不少情侣在旅程中撕破脸，一回国就选择分手。

C | 那是因为平日交往时，一个人可以“表现”得很好。但在旅途中，全天24小时360度无死角地跟对方相处，平日里关注不到对方的小细节，都会在此时被发现甚至无限放大。

D | 示意图：情侣一起出国旅行，就好比去尝试一个短期迷你版的“同居”生活。

E | （联合早报）脾气和秉性，在这种情况下就很难遮盖掩饰，全都“浮出水面”。出门在外，一定会遇到突发情况，除了可以看看对方的临场反应，更可以看得出一个人的修养与本质。所以说，如果平时没住在一起，最能够透过一起旅行来了解对方的价值观跟生活习惯，然后厘清彼此到底适不适合一起长远生活。调查显示，有17%新加坡情侣就因为经历了一次糟糕旅行而分手。以上调查结果是由交友软件Bumble和旅游平台Klook在6月5日至12日期间，对1000名年龄介于18岁至43岁之间的新加坡人进行了民调后得出。对任何一对情侣来说，“第一次一起出国旅行”都是一段恋情的重要里程碑。

F | 60%的受访者在拍拖6个月后才会提起一起旅行的话题。

G | 21%的人更为谨慎，只有在一年之后才愿意和伴侣一起旅行。

H | 旅行是新加坡人约会生活中的一个重要话题。新加坡樟宜机场。（联合早报）超过八成（82%）受访者指出，他们在与潜在对象交谈时，确实会聊到去过的旅行，或已计划好的旅行。对他们来说，这不仅是一个快速打破僵局的话题，还能让你了解到对方的旅行偏好是否跟自己一致，例如对方比较喜欢体验城市或沙滩，还是更欣赏乡村风景。58%的受访者表示，心目中与情侣一起出游的理想时间是一个周末。“情侣热门目的地”包括：新山、峇厘岛、曼谷和清迈。他们的旅行方式更倾向于去过一个放松的假期、去体验当地文化以及鲜为人知的景点。而Z世代则更倾向于蹦极和文化沉浸等刺激的冒险活动。

I | 不过红蚂蚁认为，若要更了解对方，可能至少得去一周的旅行，而且不能去太熟悉的环境例如马来西亚。情侣旅行时最看不惯对方哪一点？73%的受访者都认为，一起出国旅行可能会改变他们对伴侣的看法，或好或坏。情侣们在旅行时面临的一个常见难题就是预算和消费习惯的不同。近半受访者（45%）指出，这可能会破坏度假的气氛和心情，甚至会破坏两人的关系。示意图：情侣在旅行途中吵架。（ALAMY）Z世代对理财习惯更为敏感，这可能是因为他们处于早期职业阶段或还在求学时期。其他导致旅游后分手的原因还包括，在遇到危机和意外情况时情绪不稳定（41%），以及生活习惯的差异（31%）。另外，超过一半（57%）受访者表示，他们更喜欢在规划旅游行程时承担同样的责任。但根据Klook的数据，62%的女性负责预订酒店，而男性的这一比例只有38%，看来男性似乎并没有“承担同样的责任”。不过许多情侣还是找到解决旅行差异的方法，譬如，提早讨论各自的喜好。65%的受访者说， 在恋爱初期就会提出自己的旅行期望。68%的受访者也指出，为了确保双方都能享受旅行，他们也会在旅行中作出适当的妥协。其实，即便是亲手足或认识多年的好友一起出国都可能会吵翻，更何况是交往中的情侣？倘若有心想要跟交往对象结婚，可以要跟对方去几次旅行，看看双方合不合适，才决定要不要共同牵手走这一生。

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