UK Military Chief Concludes Historic Visit to China After a Decade

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin engaged in in-depth talks with Chinese military leaders and delivered a landmark speech to future PLA commanders in Beijing.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin's visit marks the first trip by a UK chief of defence staff to China in ten years, signaling a cautious effort to renew military dialogue.
Radakin held extensive discussions with General Liu Zhenli and other Chinese military leaders, focusing on UK-China relations, regional security, and military cooperation.
He delivered a groundbreaking speech at the People’s Liberation Army National Defence University, emphasizing the importance of alliances and global security frameworks.
The UK Ministry of Defence maintained a low profile on the visit, reflecting the sensitivity of the engagement in the context of strained bilateral ties.
This visit comes as UK-China relations evolve, influenced by past tensions over national security concerns, including the Huawei ban, and allegations of Chinese support for Russia.