George Osborne will today pledge a 'golden decade' of co-operation with China after brushing off fears over its involvement in British nuclear power. He yesterday signed off a £2billion 'subsidy' for a new atomic plant in Somerset – to be part-funded by Beijing – despite the security fears of critics. But the Chancellor, who is on a five-day trip to the People's Republic, played down concerns, saying: 'We get the power station built, it saves money for the British taxpayer, and it produces a good source of low carbon energy.' He will today say that the UK 'shouldn't be running away' from the communist country. Travelling to Shanghai, he will promise that Britain will 'stick together' with China, despite its recent economic woes.Chancellor signed off a £2b 'subsidy' for new atomic plant in SomersetThis will be part-funded by Beijing - despite the security fears of criticsMr Osborne will say UK 'shouldn't be running away' from ChinaSays Britain will 'stick together' with China despite recent economic woes
Critics have questioned the wisdom of allowing the communist country, which is suspected of mounting cyber attacks on the _, to operate a key part of Britain's energy infrastructure.