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  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russian and Chinese veto of ICC referral

    William Hague welcomes wide international support for ICC referral and pledges to continue to work for accountability in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in China

    Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack in Xinjiang, China, which killed more than 30 people.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hugo Swire comments on UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

    Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet meeting read-out 20 May 2014

    A read-out from the Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the morning of 20 May 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister promotes diplomatic outreach in China

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate Change: Politics, Economics and Partnerships

    Mark Simmonds spoke about climate change at Chongqing University, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for China and the UK in tackling climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK speaks in support of EU statement on tensions in South China Sea

    Foreign Office Minister of State comments on recent incidents in the South China Sea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • China: Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge open for bids

    UK establishes Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping UK organic producers access the Chinese market

    The Embassy’s Regional Cities team has helped broker agreements which should make China’s £4.6bn organic market accessible to UK exporters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-China IP Symposium to help boost innovation and growth

    The UK government today (7 May 2014) announced the second UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium will take place on 1 September 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK unveils brand new visa application centre in Chengdu

    Facilities upgraded as part of the UK’s biggest ever investment into its visa application centre network in China.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    Foreign Secretary celebrates World Press Freedom Day and condemns restrictions around the world.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister Mark Simmonds comes to Chongqing

    Mark Simmonds, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State in the UK Commonwealth Office, is in Chongqing today promoting the international climate change cooperation and cementing UK-Chongqing’s partnership in delivering a sustai…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Simmonds’ visit to China

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds starts his 2-day visit to mainland China today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The British Embassy in Beijing closed for Labour Day

    The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate-Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed on 1 May.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consular Section British Consulate-General Chongqing: Change of public opening hours

    From 5 May 2014, the Consular Section of the British Consulate-General Chongqing will operate new opening hours.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An end to poverty: Justine Greening's speech to the China International Development Research Network

    A speech on the post-2015 development agenda during a visit to the China International Development Research Network in Beijing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-China ties reach new heights at UK-China High Level People to People Dialogue

    UK-China collaboration has reached new heights, with a wave of new agreements at the 2014 UK-China High Level People to People Dialogue.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK unveils brand new visa application centre in Beijing

    Facilities upgraded as part of the UK’s biggest ever investment into its visa application centre network in China.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government