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  • 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

  • New international enquiry service for UK visa customers

    UK visa customers will get a better service by using new international enquiry service to find information on the visa application process.

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  • Statement in response to IPCC report on climate change

    Secretary of State Edward Davey's statement in response to the IPCC Working Group 2 report on climate change, published on 31 March 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for immediate action on humanitarian crisis in Syria

    William Hague calls on Assad regime to provide immediate humanitarian access to 9.3m people in need in Syria.

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

  • DPRK Human Rights Violations Condemned

    UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie on joint visit to Bosnia

    Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy visit Bosnia ahead of Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to support Crimea

    Foreign Secretary William Hague backs UN resolution to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.

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

  • British whisky and beer unveiled in China Food and Drink Fair

    British whisky and beer unveiled in China Food and Drink Fair in Chengdu

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

  • Chancellor welcomes landmark agreement on London renminbi clearing and settlement arrangements

    New agreement paves the way for the appointment of a clearing bank.

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

  • Change to British passport services in China

    We are making important changes to the way we deliver British passports.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 25 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on President Xi, flight MH370, EU debate, teachers' strike and books in prison.

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