Tánaiste to visit China this week following accusations of 'misleading' comments

Micheál Martin said the Government and private sector need to be 'realistic' and 'clear-eyed' about China's strategic objectives and their implications for Ireland

Party leader Micheal Martin addresses the Fianna Fail annual conference at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre in Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is to hold a number of political engagements during a four-day visit to China just months after he was accused of making “misleading” and “groundless accusations” against the country.

It is understood a number of the Tánaiste’s meetings and engagements in Beijing on Monday risk being rearranged or cancelled due to a flight delay in Dublin.