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The UK Consular teams in China can now be found on the WeChat/Weixin Platform, simply search UK Consular to follow us.
On 2 July, Sir Simon Fraser, Head of the UK’s Diplomatic Service, opened a reception to celebrate 65 years of the National Health Service.
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On 1 July, the Adapting to Climate Change in China (ACCC) project brings policymakers, legislators and experts for conference in Beijing.
Governor Zhou Xiaochuan and Governor Mervyn King signed an agreement to establish a reciprocal 3 year, sterling/renminbi currency swap line.
From 24 to 28 June, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is helping ten architecture practices to export their talents to China.
David Beckham, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Hooper and other special guests attended the British Consulate General’s 2013 Queen’s Birthday Party today (19 June).
On 19 June, British Ambassador extended congratulations to the Dalian Wanda Group on its acquisition of majority shareholding in Sunseeker.
A unique exhibition of historical photographs comes to Chongqing on 14 Jun. It includes old images that were never before seen in the city.
Pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening starts in China for UK settlement visa applicants from 1 July 2013.
On 12 June, Michael Owen kicked-off a tour of China in Beijing, his first visit since retiring from professional football.
The UK wants a diplomatic process in Geneva that succeeds in reaching a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria.
The UK retains its lead as Europe's top inward investment destination for the eleventh year running.
British Ambassador today (6 June) responds to UK Parliament’s report on Foreign Investment in Critical National Infrastructure.
The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate-Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed on Wednesday 12 June.
Mayor of London announces £1 billion deal to transform Royal Albert Dock into capital’s next business district.
UK-Chongqing Sustainable Business Development Forum on 17 May aims to encourage more UK and Chongqing companies to explore collaborations.
A special UK Creative Industries Day hosted today (28 May) will strengthen commercial ties in the sector between the UK and China.
New visa regulations for foreigners visiting and living in China, under new Chinese immigrations laws to be enforced on 1 July.
The University of Glasgow and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China launch a jointly-delivered engineering programme.
Immigration Minister Mark Harper speaks to tourism and retail groups about the 'excellent visa service' for Chinese visitors by the UK.
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