China in the UK’s Foreign Policy

Abstract In the post-Brexit environment, at a time when United Kingdom is looking to redefine its international positioning under ‘Global Britain’ policy, one of most urgent priorities for London proves be restructure relations with key global players like China. The objective this study examine factors influencing development London’s policy towards Beijing in period 2015–2022 and verify whether growing salience progressive liberal posture UK ’s foreign vis-à-vis China could account deterioration bilateral that has been experienced. research attempts investigate initial modus vivendi economic engagement gave way renewed emphasis on internationalist convictions manifested by firm stance Chinese investments British critical infrastructure an amplified criticism China’s repressive domestic record aggressive posture.