Subnational diplomacy between the UK and China
Think tank: RUSI
Author(s): Andrew Cainey
March 27, 2025
This report from UK think tank RUSI profiles the direct engagement of UK local authorities with Chinese diplomats and local governments.
There is substantial value to establishing a UK-wide framework that enables more effective local authority engagement with China. This paper profiles the direct engagement of UK local authorities with Chinese diplomats and local governments.
This paper profiles subnational diplomacy between the UK and China, with a focus on the direct engagement of UK local authorities with Chinese diplomats and local governments. It draws on extensive interviews with these UK authorities. The paper assesses the preparedness of local authorities to capture the benefits and mitigate the risks of engaging with China and proposes actions to improve their effectiveness and resilience.
