Vallance targets ‘mutually beneficial’ research with China trip

UK delegation to Beijing paves way for ‘cautious, sensible and informed international science cooperation’ says minister

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November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025
Jack Grove
Patrick Vallance
Source: Alecsandra Dragoi / DSIT
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Reader's comments (5)

#1 Submitted by ... on November 11, 2025 - 8:18am
"He will also raise concerns over China’s approach to data, intellectual property and technology transfer, and make clear that the UK will never tolerate attempts by foreign states to suppress freedom of speech or academic freedom". Well Good Luck with that Sir Patrick! Such naivety!! They will eat him for breakfast.
#2 Submitted by ... on November 11, 2025 - 9:23am
Yes the days when HMG and its functionnaries could lecture China from a position of influence are long gone and the flow of power is in the other direction. The "UK will never tolerate ...." What a joke.
#3 Submitted by ... on November 12, 2025 - 10:16am
The register rather reminds me of that of Lord Palmerston sending the gunboats in during the First Opium War allegedly to protect "free trade" in 1839.
#4 Submitted by ... on November 11, 2025 - 1:40pm
We are reliably informed that Sir Patrick is currently practicing his kowtow for his reception at this very moment.
#5 Submitted by ... on November 11, 2025 - 9:26pm
indeed

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