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  • Carbon Trust takes its offshore wind expertise to China

    The Prosperity funded project Offshore Wind Accelerator was launched in Beijing on July 23.

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

  • British Embassy Beijing celebrates the legacy of 2012 Olympic Games

    On 29 July, British Ambassador to China, Sebastian Wood, hosted an event to mark the one year anniversary event of the London 2012 Olympics.

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

  • UK and Chinese companies discover exciting collaboration opportunities at Guiyang Eco-Forum

    British Consul-General in Chongqing Simon Lever led a trade delegation to Guiyang on 19th July, revealed exciting new avenues for UK/China co-operation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's condolences following Gansu earthquake

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses condolences following Gansu earthquake.

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

  • Mundell highlights fight against counterfeit goods

    David Mundell welcomes an agreement between European Union and Chinese Authorities in the fight to tackle counterfeit goods.

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

  • UK-China Partners in LifeSciences through Healthcare Working Group

    Chinese delegators to the UK discuss with British companies about cooperation and expand their vision in Life Sciences development.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • UK open for business to brightest and best from China

    Immigration Minister Mark Harper highlighted the importance of the UK’s relationship with China today at an event organised by the Cambridge China Development Trust.

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

  • Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre.

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

  • Trade boost sought in fast growing export markets

    UK Trade & Investment today announced plans for the largest series of trade missions and showcases yet staged to top emerging global markets

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

  • Chongqing tastes British food through British Food Festival

    A two-week long British Food Festival was launched in Chongqing to expand business network in food & drink industry in southwest China.

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

  • Help for British Nationals in China goes “mobile”

    The UK Consular teams in China can now be found on the WeChat/Weixin Platform, simply search UK Consular to follow us.

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  • British Embassy celebrates 65 years of the National Health Service

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

  • UK, China and Switzerland collaborate on climate change project

    On 1 July, the Adapting to Climate Change in China (ACCC) project brings policymakers, legislators and experts for conference in Beijing.

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

  • The UK and China sign Sterling/renminbi currency swap line

    Governor Zhou Xiaochuan and Governor Mervyn King signed an agreement to establish a reciprocal 3 year, sterling/renminbi currency swap line.

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

  • Royal Institute of British Architects leads trade mission to China

    From 24 to 28 June, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is helping ten architecture practices to export their talents to China.

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

  • Creativity is Great as stars attend Queen’s Birthday Party in Shanghai

    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).

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

  • Wanda chooses UK for major investment programme

    On 19 June, British Ambassador extended congratulations to the Dalian Wanda Group on its acquisition of majority shareholding in Sunseeker.

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

  • Consulate exhibition reveals unseen images of Chongqing past

    A unique exhibition of historical photographs comes to Chongqing on 14 Jun. It includes old images that were never before seen in the city.

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

  • Tuberculosis screening in China for UK settlement visa applicants

    Pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening starts in China for UK settlement visa applicants from 1 July 2013.

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