We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The new service will be available to customers from 11 August in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Follow social media accounts of the British Embassy and Consulate-Generals in China.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan met with senior representatives from the Chinese government and Hong Kong authorities as part of her 6-day visit.
UK-China Joint Statement on building a global comprehensive strategic partnership for the 21st Century
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government.
The UK Consular teams in China can now be found on the WeChat/Weixin Platform, simply search UK Consular to follow us.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in January 2014.
The project will be the largest UK development project since the London 2012 Olympic Games and will create over 16,000 jobs.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The foreign ministers of Canada and the UK, and the US Secretary of State issued a statement about China’s human rights violations and abuses in Xinjiang.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Chancellor announces government guarantee for a new nuclear power station planned in Somerset, whilst on a five day tour of China.
This page provides summaries of Cross-Government Prosperity Fund country programmes that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office delivers.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
William Hague, Ken Clarke and Justine Greening have issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.
Members of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, are visiting Southern China from 6 to 8 November.
UK joins likeminded partners to confirm Chinese state-backed actors were responsible for gaining access to computer networks via Microsoft Exchange servers.
Britain will support Somali plans to help address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security
An introductory brief from the UK Science and Innovation Network which covers the local Science and Innovation landscape, UK priorities and successes in China.
On 1 December, Deputy Head of Mission Andrew Key hosted the Premiere of first ever British Embassy GREAT film project, Freeze-Frame.
For British Nationals living in or visiting China, please read the following information for our opening hours and services.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is increasing funding to further boost skills and knowledge for government staff on China.
Commercial Secretary, Lord O’Neill, signs the founding agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).