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  • Business Secretary Vince Cable visits Beijing to strengthen UK-China trade and investment partnership

    Business Secretary Vince Cable visited Beijing today (28 May) to foster closer ties and push for more openness between the UK and China.

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

  • UK and China's biggest yet Joint Workshop on Space Science and Technology

    British and Chinese scientists, business and government come together in Shanghai for their biggest yet Joint Workshop on Space Science and Technology.

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

  • Routine maintenance work to the Visa4UK website

    There will be scheduled routine maintenance work to the Visa4UK website on Thursday 29th May.

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

  • 80,000 UK students to visit China to boost trade links

    Vince Cable urges business leaders to support a drive to double the number of UK exchange students who travel to China.

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

  • China to adopt UK’s green construction standards

    Buildings in China could be built to British green construction standards boosting the UK supply chain by £200 million.

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

  • 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