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Stop Chinese State-Owned companies from buying UK companies or assets

Closed 1,808 signatures

What the petition asks

Many businesses are struggling as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. China is one of the biggest economies in the World and there is a risk Chinese state-owned companies could take over many UK businesses and assets.
NATO has warned of the risks of Covid-19 pandemic making allies vulnerable to situations where critical infrastructure might be sold. I therefore propose that the UK Government bans any Chinese State-Owned companies from taking over UK companies large or small.

Timeline

3 Jul 2020 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jan 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,808
Status Closed
Opened 3 Jul 2020
Closed 3 Jan 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.