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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces sanctions against Chinese government officials for gross human rights violations in Xinjiang.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Speaking at Mansion House in the City of London, the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly outlined the UK government's position on China.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ambassador James Kariuki gave a joint statement by the UK and 50 other countries at the United Nations Third Committee on human rights violations in Xinjiang.
Advice for British nationals in China on reporting rape or sexual assault, finding medical treatment and engaging with the Chinese legal authorities.
Positive Neutrality and Trust – the policy role of a permanent civil service by Martin Donnelly, the Permanent Secretary of Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) .
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The number of visitor visa routes has been reduced and we have made the process easier to understand with less recommended documentation.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
On 19 June, British Ambassador extended congratulations to the Dalian Wanda Group on its acquisition of majority shareholding in Sunseeker.
The UK aims to promote the non-discriminatory and transparent application of IP rules within national IP regimes.
G7 Leaders issued a statement following their virtual meeting on 6 December 2023.
The Science and Innovation Network promotes and facilitates international collaboration in research and innovation.
Template affirmation of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin to further and protect British interests.
In a major boost for Chinese students, the UK Government has today announced a new two-year post-study work visa, transforming how talented international students are able build successful careers in the UK.
Information on the Chinese legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
The British Embassy in Beijing is pleased to open a call for bids to the China Network’s International Programme (Open Societies) for projects running between Summer 2024 (July onwards) and 28 February 2025.
Liz Truss said that geopolitics is back, and argued for a reboot in the free world’s approach to tackling global aggressors in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.
At the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy the Foreign Secretary will urge G7 partners to keep up pressure on Putin as he continues his illegal war with Ukraine.
The Chargé d'Affaires at the Chinese Embassy attended the summons after attribution of cyber attacks to Chinese state-affiliated individuals and organisations.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke at the Milken Institute Asia Summit about the strategic importance that the UK places on the Indo-Pacific region.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
List of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters in China.
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