New UK PM Burnham may seek stronger Asia ties to power growth

Former Greater Manchester mayor oversaw large investments from China, Japan and India New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham poses for photos with his wife, Marie-France van Heel, after taking office. © Reuters LONDON — Britain's "most Asian" prime minister could pursue closer trade and investment ties with the region, but the former mayor's efforts to replicate nationally his successes in Greater Manchester may face opposition over China.

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