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  • Inward investment and Olympic legacy top agenda for Treasury minister

    Commercial Secretary to the Treasury Lord Deighton paid a two-day visit to Hong Kong.

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

  • Welsh Secretary reinforces trade and investment links with Hong Kong

    UK Secretary of State for Wales David Jones paid a two-day visit in late March to Hong Kong.

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

  • Bank of England - People’s Bank of China swap line

    People’s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan met Bank of England Governor Mervyn King today during Governor King’s visit to Beijing.

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

  • Bank of England Governor visits Hong Kong

    Bank of England visit underlines HK-London links

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

  • UK parliamentarians visit Hong Kong

    Members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on China are visiting Hong Kong

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

  • Priority UK visa service launches in Hong Kong

    The UK Border Agency is enhancing its visa service with the introduction of a new priority visa service

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

  • Report: London gaining strength as an offshore RMB centre

    A new report released by the City of London shows huge increases in use of Renminbi (RMB) in London

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

  • Six Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong

    The British Government published its latest Six-Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong covering developments from July to December 2012.

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

  • The world's most iconic touring rugby team visits Hong Kong for the first time!

    The British Consulate-General held a Sport is GREAT reception on 15 January to welcome the Lions’ senior management team.

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

  • UK Transport Minister visits Hong Kong

    Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Department of Transport Mr Norman Baker, MP, visited Hong Kong on 16 January.

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

  • British welcome of Asian business will hasten global economic recovery

    As the Asian Financial Forum begins, Chancellor of the Exchequer sets out progress on RMB work and vision for UK-Asia trade and investment.

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

  • Important notice for British passport holders

    The British Consulate General is changing the way we handle passport applications.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened by Hong Kong ferry tragedy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire said that thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved following a tragic ferry accident in Hong Kong on 1 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the elections, saying it represents an "important step towards full universal suffrage in Hong Kong".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met the Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs, Tsang Tak-Sing to discuss the continuing good relations between the UK and the Special Administrative Region.

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

  • "South East Asia is the engine for economic growth in the world"

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne visits Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Hong Kong

    Gala event draws celebrities, business leaders and society figures to mark enduring British-Hong Kong partnership.

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

  • UK Minister visits Hong Kong

    Minister for the Far East Jeremy Browne said "Hong Kong remains a top priority for the UK’s trade and investment interests" during his visit on 2-3 June.

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

  • "The economic compass of British business should be pointing firmly East" says UK Foreign Secretary

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Hong Kong on 17 January 2011. It was his first visit to Hong Kong since taking up his appointment in May 2010.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will promote the British economy, the Commonwealth and the UK's vision for a low carbon future on his visit from 17-21 January.

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