Tada served as an instructor to the Chinese National Revolutionary Army at the Beijing Military Academy from 1917 and rose to the position of senior military advisor to Chinese President Li Yuanhong. He became fluent in Mandarin Chinese and developed close personal contacts with many leading Chinese military and political figures of the time.
Tada served as an instructor for the Chinese National Revolutionary Army at the Beijing Military Academy from 1917, eventually becoming a senior military advisor to President Li Yuanhong. He became fluent in Mandarin Chinese and built strong personal connections with many influential Chinese military and political figures during this period.