On January 12, the Chinese and British armed forces held the 8th defense strategy consultation by video. Lieutenant general Shao Yuanming, deputy chief of staff of the joint staff of the Central Military Commission, CO chaired with Wilson, director of the general security policy department of the British Ministry of defense. The two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views on the international and regional security situation, relations between the two countries and the two armed forces and other issues. *** At present, the military relations between China and Britain are generally stable, and the two sides maintain contacts and exchanges under the conditions of the epidemic. China is willing to make joint efforts with the UK to strengthen high-level strategic communication between the two armed forces, maintain institutionalized exchanges, expand practical cooperation and constantly promote the development of bilateral military relations. The British side said that at present, the relationship between Britain and China is developing well. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ambassadorial diplomatic relations between the two countries. The UK looks forward to new progress in bilateral relations. Britain has a positive attitude towards bilateral military cooperation and is willing to maintain communication and contact with China at all levels, continue strategic consultations and maintain exchanges on the multilateral security dialogue platform. (outlook new era)