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  • UK concern at shootings in Tibetan areas of Sichuan

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has urged the Chinese government to exercise restraint following reports that Chinese security forces opened fire on protesters.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Chinese New Year message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent a message to mark Chinese New Year.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes continued UK and China dialogue on human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has made a statement on the occasion of the 20th Round of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned by reports of further detention of Gao Zhisheng

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has spoken after reports that the Chinese lawyer and human rights defender Gao Zhisheng has been returned to prison for three years.

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

  • Arrival of pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang at Edinburgh Zoo

    The arrival of pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang in the UK will play an important part in efforts to save this magnificent but sadly threatened species, and is a reflection of the strength of our relationship with China.

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

  • UK hails new aid partnership with emerging powers

    Britain welcomed a new agreement with China and others to improve the impact of aid at this week's aid forum in Korea

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

  • Foreign Office Minister commends constructive talks with China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met influential figures and supported British business interests in a week long trip to China.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits rural China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne visited Zhongfeng Township in Sichuan Province to broaden the UK's work with regions outside of the country's central cities.

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

  • UK Minister visits to mark the GREAT panda voyage

    On 14-18 November, Jeremy Browne, Minister of State for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will visit four cities across China.

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

  • UK and China embark on education partnership

    The UK and China have agreed an action plan to strengthen their relationship on education cooperation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Russian and Chinese veto of UNSCR on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts UK-China Strategic Dialogue

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met State Councillor Dai of China for the third annual UK-China Strategic Dialogue in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks fifth anniversary of UK-China Leadership Forum

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has addressed current members of the UK-China Leadership Forum in London, as the group celebrates its fifth year.

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

  • UK and China: Partners for growth

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the UK-China Leadership Forum in London on 14 September.

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

  • Chancellor hosts fourth UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, hosted Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan for the Fourth UK-China...

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

  • Premier Wen in Britain for UK-China Summit

    The Chinese Premier is in the UK from 25-27 June, accompanied by a delegation of Ministers from across the Chinese government.

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

  • UK and China are 'partners for growth'

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced trade deals worth £1.4 billion following the UK-China Summit in Number 10. Chinese Premier Wen and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the talks.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the release of Ai Weiwei on bail

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the release of Ai Weiwei on bail.

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

  • Building business links in East Asia

    Opportunities for British businesses in Korea, Japan and China highlight the importance of the UK’s trade relations with the region.

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

  • Moore welcomes UK embassy network expansion

    Scottish business will benefit from a stronger UK presence across the globe and key trade markets

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