UK universities must prepare to reengage with Chinese counterparts and recognise the rising importance of collaboration, the British Council has said.
The call comes after UK prime minister earlier this week warned that the “golden era” of relations with the country had reached an end.
“We’re taking a longer-term view on China, strengthening our resilience and protecting our economic security,” UK prime minister Rishi Sunak told attendees at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on November 28, adding that the UK will “evolve” its approach to China.
It will focus on “robust pragmatism” and the UK will look to deepen ties with “like-minded allies around the world”.
