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FCDO travel advice for China. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin to further and protect British interests.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in China
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from China for healthcare practitioners.
Economic reporting on China produced by the FCDO China Economic Network encompassing the British Embassy Beijing and British Consulates General in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Hong Kong.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong
Summary IP statistical releases covering 2021 for the UK and China.
The government’s response to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament's 2023 China report.
UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan met with senior representatives from the Chinese government and Hong Kong authorities as part of her 6-day visit.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in China.
This paper finds that China’s vision of addressing conflicts and security challenges differs substantially from those of Western countries.
The Great Britain China Centre (GBCC) promotes mutual trust and understanding between the UK and China, building long-term connections between decision-makers in both countries. GBCC works for shared prosperity through dialogue and the promotion of rule of law, good governance...
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