Wen Jiabao, China’s premier, has sharply rebuked the UK government of David Cameron over its criticisms of China’s lack of human rights, warning that the London should stop its “finger-pointing” at Beijing.
Amid growing signs of anger in the Chinese leadership at the emphasis Mr Cameron has been putting on the need for greater political freedoms in China, Mr Wen indicated that the UK should cease ”lecturing” Beijng over the issue.
On his official visit to Britain, Mr Wen joined the UK prime minister in overseeing the signing of some £1.4bn of trade deals, including a new agreement between BG Group, the energy company, and Bank of China that allows BG to expand in China.