The UK government took over British Steel last year to prevent the closure of the country's last primary steelmaking facility. China's Jingye Group, which bought the firm in 2020, claims it is owed compensation.

The UK government has nationalized British Steel after talks with owner Jingye collapsed, protecting jobs at the Scunthorpe plant.

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…