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Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
FCDO travel advice for China. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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You can come to the UK for up to 30 days as part of a tour group through the approved destination status agreement (ADS) if you're a Chinese citizen
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from China for healthcare practitioners.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UK companies may benefit from voluntary copyright recordal as part of a China IP strategy.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in China
The Great Britain China Centre (GBCC) promotes mutual trust and understanding between the UK and China, building long-term connections between decision-makers in both countries. GBCC works for shared prosperity through dialogue and the promotion of rule of law, good governance...
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Protecting confidential information and intellectual property in creative collaborations.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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