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  • Tuberculosis testing in China

    Tuberculosis testing in China will extend to all long-term visa applicants on 31 December 2013.

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

  • British trade mission to sell tea to China

    Owen Paterson is in Shanghai with British exporters to help get more British food and drink onto their supermarket shelves.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, A&Es, Russia, CHOGM, premium rate phone lines, unions and Iran.

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

  • DEFRA Secretary of State Owen Paterson attends closing of Food campaign

    On 12 November, the grand finale of the Food is GREAT campaign, hosted by Consul General Brian Davidson, drew masses at one of Shanghai’s most iconic shopping districts – West Nanjing road.

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

  • Scholarship applications from China encouraged with new Chinese Chevening website

    The new site provides guidance and support for Chinese nationals applying for the 2014-15 academic year.

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

  • UK independent television production mission to China for collaboration

    On 11 Nov, Pact (the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) leads a strong delegation of top British TV production companies to China.

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

  • British Embassy joined in BBC Radio programme

    The BBC World Service’s flagship discussion programme came to the British Embassy in Beijing to record their latest show.

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

  • British Food is GREAT in Shanghai

    Shanghai Consulate General launched the Food is GREAT campaign on the 6th November at Her Majesty’s Consul General Residence.

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

  • Consular Section British Embassy Beijing: Change of public opening hours

    Due to extensive renovation work, from 11 November 2013, the Consular Section of the British Embassy Beijing will operate new opening hours.

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

  • China: Challenges and opportunities for UK business

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the China Association Autumn Lunch about opportunities China presents for British business and UK growth.

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

  • British Embassy in Beijing celebrates 30 Years of Chevening Scholarships

    On 23 October, the British Embassy in Beijing celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the FCO’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships Programme.

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

  • Chancellor shows off the best of GREAT British culture and creativity

    Chancellor George Osborne hosted a ‘Creativity is GREAT’ reception to encourage Chinese creatives to experience what Britain has to offer.

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

  • Mayor Johnson is ‘GREAT’ in Shanghai

    On 16 October, the Mayor of London took to a Brompton bike at an event hosted by Consul General to promote the strength of British exports to China in Shanghai.

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

  • Go ahead given for China to take stake in British nuclear power

    Government gives go ahead to Chinese companies taking a stake in British nuclear power.

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

  • Chancellor welcomes investment commitments from two of China’s internet giants

    Chancellor strengthens ’e-trade routes’ as new Chinese investment further endorses Britain’s technology sector.

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

  • Groundbreaking deal set to make London global currency centre for investment in China

    Agreement is the conclusions of two-days of talks as part of the UK-Chinese Economic and Financial Dialogue.

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

  • £7 million funding boosts UK China Science and Innovation relationship

    UK Minister for Science and Universities Rt Hon David Willetts MP announces funding during visit to China.

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

  • Chancellor hails ‘next big step in the relationship between Britain and China’

    Chancellor George Osborne has hailed the "the next big step in China and Britain's relationship" at the start of a five-day trade trip to China.

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

  • Chancellor's speech to students at Peking University

    At the start of a five-day trade trip to China, Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne delivers a speech to students at Peking University.

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

  • Chancellor announces simplified visa applications for Chinese visitors

    Chancellor announces a number of measures to simplify visa application process for visitors from China.

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