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Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on robust & legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty to regulate international trade in conventional arms.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A seminar focusing on the UK and China’s joined up approach in sustainable urban development was held today (2 April 2013).
‘VIP mobile visa service’ and ‘passport pass back’ will launch shortly to further support strong growth in Chinese visitors.
British Ambassador to China Sebastian Wood officially opened an exhibition of historical photos of China at the JW Marriott in Beijing.
David Beckham is the first foreign sporting figure to become an official ambassador for football in China.
The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict
A delegation of 10 UK companies was welcomed this week on the opening leg of the 2013 Sustainable Cities Mission to Chongqing and Changsha.
Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated Premier Li Keqiang of China this morning to congratulate him on his recent appointment.
Head of International Family Justice visited China to meet a range of family law stakeholders.
Today's changes will provide additional flexibility for businesses,and enable top international students to pursue their careers in the UK.
Op-ed by Sebastian Wood, British Ambassador to China, for Arms Trade Treaty Diplomatic Conference, New York, 18 to 28 March 2013.
On the 102nd International Women’s Day, British Ambassador hosts the embassy’s annual reception bringing over 100 high profile women.
The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.
Governor Zhou Xiaochuan met Governor Mervyn King today (22 February, 2013) during Governor King’s visit to Beijing.
The Delegation of the European Union to China expresses regret at the sentence of 4 years imprisonment handed down to human rights defender Xu Zhiyong.
The British Ambassador, Sebastian Wood, hosted a night of Bond-themed glamour at MOMA art house cinema today (24 January, 2013).
UK and China are working together to improve global health policy and outcomes for developing countries.
The embassy hosted an exclusive screening of clips followed by a talk with Britain's best-known natural history film-maker.
Launch of China-UK project will strengthen regional cooperation on disaster management in Asia.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
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