China has said that its relations with the UK are at a “crucial historical juncture” amid doubts over the future of the controversial Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. Meanwhile, French unions have said that the decision by energy firm EDF to invest in Hinkley Point should be declared invalid. “Right now, the China-UK relationship is at a crucial historical juncture. “This potential date of signature had not been confirmed, and therefore had not been communicated either to the board nor the market. Unions said they believed some board members knew of the likely delay, meaning the board’s approval – by 10 votes to seven – should be overturned.

Source: The Guardian August 08, 2016 22:31 UTC