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The Department for Business and Trade has appointed Lewis Neal as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for China & Hong Kong
From 2016, new visitor visas for tourists from China will be valid in the UK for 2 years, bringing significant benefits to the UK economy.
Information on the Chinese legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
The UK is making it easier for Chinese students to come and study at the UK's world-leading education institutions, it was announced today.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces sanctions against Chinese government officials for gross human rights violations in Xinjiang.
The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement during China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Chancellor, Philip Hammond's speech at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Sir Sebastian Wood, British Ambassador to China,delivered a speech to Confucius Institute Scotland.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Dominic Raab welcomes decisive action which raises the cost for hostile cyber activity.
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in China.
All visa applicants under the age of five years are required to attend the visa application centre to submit their visa application.
This is a guidance to help people understand how to protect intellectual property (IP) right in the UK.
The UK Consular teams in China can now be found on the WeChat/Weixin Platform, simply search UK Consular to follow us.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is increasing funding to further boost skills and knowledge for government staff on China.
On 19 June, British Ambassador extended congratulations to the Dalian Wanda Group on its acquisition of majority shareholding in Sunseeker.
The Great Britain China Centre annual report and accounts for the financial year 2022 to 2023.
The British Embassy in Beijing is pleased to open a call for bids to the China Network’s International Programme (Open Societies) for projects running between 15 October 2022 and 31 March 2023.
Advice for British nationals in China on reporting rape or sexual assault, finding medical treatment and engaging with the Chinese legal authorities.
At the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy the Foreign Secretary will urge G7 partners to keep up pressure on Putin as he continues his illegal war with Ukraine.
Today (14 December 2023) the Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants under the National Security Law for 5 people living outside Hong Kong, including some who reside in the UK.
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