China's Jingye Steel is urging the UK government to compensate it for investment losses related to the nationalisation of British Steel. The Chinese firm is seeking damages over the UK state's control of the steelmaker.

Jingye is demanding a payout specifically in connection with the nationalisation of British Steel. The UK government nationalised British Steel, a move that has prompted questions about why China is protesting the action.

through legal means to the very end
— Jingye Steel