Burnham's Britain will take its China cues from Washington

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham smiles during a visit to Bath, Britain, on July 22. © ReutersThomas O. Falk is a political analyst and journalist who covers European politics, transatlantic relations and global geopolitical security.

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