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  • 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

  • UK-China High Level People to People Dialogue aims to bring more UK students to China

    Youth and student mobility are high on the agenda for this year’s 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

  • The first GREAT Britain in Kunming Week kicks off

    A GREAT Britain in Kunming Week on 14-20 April, with the aim of strengthening the UK and Kunming’s links in both business and culture.

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

  • The British Embassy in Beijing closed for Easter holiday

    The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate-Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed from 18 to 21 April.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • GREAT Film Reception

    Celebrating the Best of UK-Sino Partnerships in Film.

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

  • Shanghai heralds in opening of 3 new Visa centres in East China

    The very first of twelve openings across China to launch the UK's improved network of visa application centres.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma

    FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary welcomes large number of Afghan men and women exercising right to vote despite intimidation and threats

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UK ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

    After more than 10 years of campaigning and more than 7 years of negotiations, the UK ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes second IPCC report on Climate Change

    UN IPCC release second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and our environment.

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