Yes it does - but, then, perhaps, the British socialist/Marxists see no problem with thier defense network being run by the Communist Chinese. You know - they are not our enemy and all that garbage. It's all just one big happy globalsocialist neighborhood.
We must never underestimate the fact that the globalsocialists are in crucial spots whispering this "China is our friend - not to worry" fantasy into the ears of willing hearers.
But what do we know? We are nothings.