Head of British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years
Apr 11, 2025
London [UK], April 11: The head of the British armed forces has visited China for the first time in a decade.
Admiral Tony Radakin discussed "issues of common concern" with China's military leadership when he visited Beijing, according to China's defence ministry. General Liu Zhenli, a member of China's central military commission, was among those who held talks with Radakin on Wednesday.
"The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on China-UK relations and mil-to-mil [military-to-military] relations, international and regional situations and issues of common concern, and had communication on strengthening exchanges and co-operation between the two militaries," a readout of their meeting said.
The last time a chief of the defence staff visited China was in 2015, when General Nicholas Houghton travelled there during a period of good relations.(PA Media/dpa)
Source: Qatar Tribune
