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  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • UK open for business to brightest and best from China

    Immigration Minister Mark Harper highlighted the importance of the UK’s relationship with China today at an event organised by the Cambridge China Development Trust.

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

  • Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre.

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

  • Trade boost sought in fast growing export markets

    UK Trade & Investment today announced plans for the largest series of trade missions and showcases yet staged to top emerging global markets

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

  • Chongqing tastes British food through British Food Festival

    A two-week long British Food Festival was launched in Chongqing to expand business network in food & drink industry in southwest China.

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

  • Help for British Nationals in China goes “mobile”

    The UK Consular teams in China can now be found on the WeChat/Weixin Platform, simply search UK Consular to follow us.

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  • British Embassy celebrates 65 years of the National Health Service

    On 2 July, Sir Simon Fraser, Head of the UK’s Diplomatic Service, opened a reception to celebrate 65 years of the National Health Service.

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

  • UK, China and Switzerland collaborate on climate change project

    On 1 July, the Adapting to Climate Change in China (ACCC) project brings policymakers, legislators and experts for conference in Beijing.

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

  • The UK and China sign Sterling/renminbi currency swap line

    Governor Zhou Xiaochuan and Governor Mervyn King signed an agreement to establish a reciprocal 3 year, sterling/renminbi currency swap line.

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

  • Royal Institute of British Architects leads trade mission to China

    From 24 to 28 June, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is helping ten architecture practices to export their talents to China.

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

  • Creativity is Great as stars attend Queen’s Birthday Party in Shanghai

    David Beckham, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Hooper and other special guests attended the British Consulate General’s 2013 Queen’s Birthday Party today (19 June).

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

  • Wanda chooses UK for major investment programme

    On 19 June, British Ambassador extended congratulations to the Dalian Wanda Group on its acquisition of majority shareholding in Sunseeker.

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

  • Consulate exhibition reveals unseen images of Chongqing past

    A unique exhibition of historical photographs comes to Chongqing on 14 Jun. It includes old images that were never before seen in the city.

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

  • Tuberculosis screening in China for UK settlement visa applicants

    Pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening starts in China for UK settlement visa applicants from 1 July 2013.

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

  • British football legend Michael Owen wows fans in China

    On 12 June, Michael Owen kicked-off a tour of China in Beijing, his first visit since retiring from professional football.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria with US Secretary of State John Kerry

    The UK wants a diplomatic process in Geneva that succeeds in reaching a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria.

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

  • UK remains number one in Europe for investment

    The UK retains its lead as Europe's top inward investment destination for the eleventh year running.

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

  • British Ambassador responds to UK Parliament’s report

    British Ambassador today (6 June) responds to UK Parliament’s report on Foreign Investment in Critical National Infrastructure.

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

  • The British Embassy in Beijing closed for Dragon Boat Festival

    The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate-Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed on Wednesday 12 June.

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

  • Mayor announcement to forge new trade links with China

    Mayor of London announces £1 billion deal to transform Royal Albert Dock into capital’s next business district.

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