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  • Forum aims to boost UK-China business collaborations

    UK-Chongqing Sustainable Business Development Forum on 17 May aims to encourage more UK and Chongqing companies to explore collaborations.

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

  • UK Day strengthens commercial ties between the UK and China

    A special UK Creative Industries Day hosted today (28 May) will strengthen commercial ties in the sector between the UK and China.

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

  • Chinese Government announce new immigration laws

    New visa regulations for foreigners visiting and living in China, under new Chinese immigrations laws to be enforced on 1 July.

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

  • Glasgow launches joint engineering programme with China

    The University of Glasgow and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China launch a jointly-delivered engineering programme.

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

  • Minister sets the record straight on UK Visa system

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

  • UK-China research projects to deepen green technology development

    Joint UK-China research projects on Smart Grids and the Integration of Electric Vehicles were announced today (10 May).

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

  • UK Minister announces start of new premium visa services

    On 8 May, Minister for Government Policy Oliver Letwin announced start of new premium UK visa services for Chinese business and tourists.

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

  • UK commits to help Somalia improve security and prevent famine

    Britain will support Somali plans to help address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security

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

  • New Minister and Director-General for UK Trade & Investment,China

    Dr. Catherine Raines has been appointed as UKTI’s Director-General for Trade & Investment, based in Beijing.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • BT China healthcare contract brings UK companies opportunities

    On 23 April, BT China signed its very first contract on healthcare with Ningxia General Hospital Group in Beijing.

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

  • Iconic band Travis' performance shows UK’s culture of creativity

    On 29 April, British Ambassador Sebastian Wood welcomed Travis to perform a selection of their songs in front of their Chinese fans.

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

  • UK and Chengdu sign automotive vocational education contract

    The partnership will help Central College Nottingham to promote an automotive qualification system in China.

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

  • UK delegation to business summit to enhance ties with China

    The delegation's aim was to establish connections with Chinese business partners and to deepen commercial ties between the UK and China.

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

  • UK and China exchange experience on General Practitioners systems

    On 23 April 2013, the China-UK General Practitioners’ Policy Conference was successfully held in Beijing.

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

  • UK-China Off-shore Wind Project to catalyse cooperation

    The UK-China Off-shore Wind Co-operation Project was launched on 9 April with a Workshop in Beijing.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences following Sichuan earthquake

    The Foreign Secretary has expressed condolences at the loss of life and injuries caused by today’s earthquake in Sichuan Province, China.

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

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • GREAT British Exhibition at Formula One concludes week of GREAT events

    The exhibition concluded a week of events as part of GREAT campaign to promote education, tourism, trade and investment overseas.

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