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  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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

  • Sustainable Cities Mission showcases UK's expertise in sustainable development

    A delegation of 10 UK companies was welcomed this week on the opening leg of the 2013 Sustainable Cities Mission to Chongqing and Changsha.

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

  • PM call with Premier Li Keqiang of China

    Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated Premier Li Keqiang of China this morning to congratulate him on his recent appointment.

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

  • UK's practice of family law shared with China

    Head of International Family Justice visited China to meet a range of family law stakeholders.

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

  • New UK immigration rules aimed at attracting "best global talent"

    Today's changes will provide additional flexibility for businesses,and enable top international students to pursue their careers in the UK.

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

  • An Arms Trade Treaty is within our grasp

    Op-ed by Sebastian Wood, British Ambassador to China, for Arms Trade Treaty Diplomatic Conference, New York, 18 to 28 March 2013.

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

  • Gender agenda: Celebrating 102nd International Women’s Day

    On the 102nd International Women’s Day, British Ambassador hosts the embassy’s annual reception bringing over 100 high profile women.

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

  • Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils: 11 March

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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

  • Sterling-renminbi swap line supports UK domestic financial stability

    Governor Zhou Xiaochuan met Governor Mervyn King today (22 February, 2013) during Governor King’s visit to Beijing.

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

  • Statement by EU Delegation on the sentence of Dr. Xu Zhiyong

    The Delegation of the European Union to China expresses regret at the sentence of 4 years imprisonment handed down to human rights defender Xu Zhiyong.

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

  • Night of Bond Glamour showcases UK’s reputation for creativity

    The British Ambassador, Sebastian Wood, hosted a night of Bond-themed glamour at MOMA art house cinema today (24 January, 2013).

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

  • Global Health Support Programme supports shared international development objectives

    UK and China are working together to improve global health policy and outcomes for developing countries.

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

  • Sir David Attenborough showcases latest work in British Embassy

    The embassy hosted an exclusive screening of clips followed by a talk with Britain's best-known natural history film-maker.

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

  • UK and China build resilience to disasters in Asia

    Launch of China-UK project will strengthen regional cooperation on disaster management in Asia.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK has serious concerns about human rights in Tibet

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has said that the UK has serious concerns about the self-immolations in Tibetan regions.

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

  • UK and China calculate energy futures together

    Unprecedented collaboration between energy strategists from the UK and China will culminate in a high level conference, held on 18-21 September.

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

  • Vivienne Westwood unveils new collection in Beijing to celebrate GREAT campaign

    British fashion icon Vivienne Westwood unveiled her new red carpet collection yesterday evening at the Residence of the British Ambassador.

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

  • There and back again: a Chinese Olympian's tale

    Sixty-four years after he first set foot in the UK to play Olympic basketball for his country, Mr Wu Chengzhang has returned: and this time, it’s personal.

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

  • GREAT Guangzhou stop - Canton Tower to celebrate the London Games

    A tale of Two Cities’ sporting friendship: Canton Tower celebrates the London Games.

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