Chinese companies could be banned from building wind farms in Britain on national security grounds. But there are fears that it would leave the UK dangerously over-reliant on China for renewable energy technology. The Trump administration is also thought to have warned the UK Government that it poses a national security risk, amid fears Chinese-built wind turbines could house surveillance technology and eavesdrop on military bases. 'There's no decision on that yet, one way or another, but obviously uppermost in our minds is the national security of the United Kingdom.' It had been expected that Starmer would give the project, which could create up to 1,500 jobs, the go-ahead during his visit to Beijing.