China’s Ministry of Commerce has expressed opposition to the British government's nationalization of British Steel, saying the move seriously harms the legitimate rights and interests of its Chinese owner Jingye Group, and undermines the confidence of Chinese companies investing in the United Kingdom.

The government has brought British Steel under public ownership after the steelmaker's nationalisation passed a national interest test.

The U.K. government has nationalized British Steel to protect the nation’s steelmaking capacity