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UK National Statement, delivered by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, the UK's Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth).
Information on the Chinese legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
Dominic Raab gave a statement to the House of Commons on the UK government's response to the human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China.
Joint statement given by Germany on behalf of 39 countries at the UN General Assembly Third Committee.
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.
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.
A new two-year visit visa for Chinese nationals will be launched on Monday, 11 January.
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
UK joins likeminded partners to confirm Chinese state-backed actors were responsible for gaining access to computer networks via Microsoft Exchange servers.
Follow social media accounts of the British Embassy and Consulate-Generals in China.
The UK and G7 partners have issued a statement on preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
This joint ministerial statement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) was been agreed, following the ministerial meeting on 21 December 2020.
Following the disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong, the UK Government has declared China in breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
On 13 March 2017, the British Embassy in Beijing celebrates the 45th Anniversary of Ambassadorial relations between the UK and the People’s Republic of China.
UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this cross-regional joint statement on behalf of 27 countries.
The UK government and its allies are holding responsible elements of the Chinese government for an extensive cyber campaign
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivers a speech to the Shanghai Stock Exchange in China.
Changes to the visa process are due to be introduced for applicants travelling to the UK for more than six months.
In their annual statement, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group reaffirmed G7 commitments to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
For British Nationals living in or visiting China, please read the following information for our opening hours and services.
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