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Foreign Office monitoring events in Hong Kong
UK expresses concern about the situation in Hong Kong and encourages all parties to engage in constructive discussion.
ISIL: UK government response
The UK government sets out the actions it is taking to counter ISIL (also referred to as ISIS).
Foreign Office concerned at sentence of Ilham Tohti
Foreign Office expresses concern after Uighur academic Dr Ilham Tohti was sentenced to life imprisonment in China.
GREAT British Online Film Festival: a celebration of British film in China
The festival will bring an unmissable array of over 50 top British features and short films to netizens across China.
Applications for 2015-16 Chevening Scholarships now open in China
Applications for Chevening, the UK’s scholarship programme, open today in China and across the world.
Latest
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Historic UK-Ireland Visa Deal Signed
- published 6 October 2014
- News story
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China: Shanghai - expectations disappoint on free trade zone
- published 30 September 2014
- Research and analysis
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The GREAT Festival of Creativity will promote the best of British business
- published 30 September 2014
- News story
Our mission
We promote UK interests through a strong, effective relationship with China. We work to promote international security, increase mutual prosperity, and support China’s process of modernisation and reform. We also aim to provide high quality consular services for British nationals in China.
Priorities
Promoting economic development through research and innovation
Working with UK and Chinese partners to drive high quality research and innovation collaborations to tackle global challenges through the Newton Fund. Read more.
UK Science and Innovation Network: Working with China
Science and Innovation Network team in China engages with the local science and innovation community to promote prosperity and growth. Read more.
Supporting British nationals in China
The British Embassy Beijing works with local partners and its consulates in Chongqing, Guangzhou and Shanghai to assist British nationals. Read more.
Working with China to reduce poverty
Working with China to reduce poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in other developing countries Read more.
Increasing business with China
We are encouraging Chinese investment in the UK and increasing the number of British firms successfully doing business in China. Read more.
Promoting human rights in China
We are working with Chinese government departments and agencies, and local civil society to protect human rights in China. Read more.
Safeguarding international security with China
We are working with China to improve international and regional security. Read more.
Supporting low-carbon and sustainable development in China
Working with the Chinese government and local partners on low-carbon development by improving energy security. Read more.
Cementing UK and China as partners for growth
The British Embassy ensures that as China’s economy restructures it sees the UK as the best source of experience and expertise. Read more.
Documents
Our announcements
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Historic UK-Ireland Visa Deal Signed
- 6 October 2014
- News story
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The GREAT Festival of Creativity will promote the best of British business
- 30 September 2014
- News story
Our publications
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China: Shanghai - expectations disappoint on free trade zone
- 30 September 2014
- Research and analysis
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China: details on banks' non performing loans
- 22 September 2014
- Research and analysis
Our statistics
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China in numbers
- 16 June 2014
- Statistics
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China Economic Focus 2013
- 25 October 2013
- Statistics
Organisations
British Embassy Beijing
We are one of Britain's largest overseas embassies. We promote UK interests through a strong, effective relationship with China.
British Embassy Beijing
11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing
100600
China
Telephone (General enquiries only) +86 (0) 10 5192 4000
Telephone (Consular assistance for British nationals) +86 (0) 10 8529 6600
Fax (General) +86 (0) 10 5192 4239
Fax (Trade & Investment) +86 (0) 10 5192 4218
Fax (Consular) +86 (0) 10 8529 6081
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to midday / 1:30pm to 5pm (Local time)
British Consulate General Guangzhou
The British Consulate-General Guangzhou exists to promote UK interests in South China and build better links between the two countries.
British Consulate-General Guangzhou
2nd Floor Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Guangzhou
510098
China
Email britishconsulate.guangzhou@fco.gov.uk
Telephone (General Enquiries only) +86 (0) 20 8314 3000
Fax (General) +86 (0) 20 8331 2799
Fax: (Trade & Investment ) +86 (0) 20 8333 6485
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm-5pm (Local time)
Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm (Local time) (Consular)
British Consulate General Chongqing
The British Consulate-General Chongqing exists to promote UK interests in Southwest China and build better links between the two countries.
British Consulate-General Chongqing
Suite 2801, Metropolitan Tower, 68 Zourong Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing
400010
China
Email britishconsulate.chongqing@fco.gov.uk
Telephone (General enquiries only) +86 (0) 23 6369 1400/6369 1500
Fax (General) +86 (0) 23 6369 1525
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am - midday / 1pm - 5pm (Local time)
Opening hours of the Consular Section:
Monday: 9am - midday, 1.30pm - 4pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 1.30pm - 4pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9am - midday (Local time)
British Consulate General Shanghai
The British Consulate-General Shanghai exists to promote UK interests in East China and build better links between the two countries.
British Consulate-General Shanghai
Suite 301, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai
Suite 751, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai (Consular)
200040
China
Telephone (General enquiries only) +86 (0) 21 3279 2000
Fax (General) +86 (0) 21 6279 7651
Fax (Trade & Investment ) +86 (0) 21 6279 7388
Fax (Consular) +86 (0) 21 6279 7658
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (local time)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am to midday/2pm to 4pm (Local time) (Consular)
Tuesday, Friday, 9am to midday (Local time) (Consular)
China Regional Cities Network
Extending UK understanding and influence into China’s key regional economies, building ties with local governments and supporting UK businesses.
China Regional Cities Network in Beijing
11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing
100600
China
Email china.regional@fco.gov.uk
Enquiries +86 (0)10 5192 4000
Kate Harrisson - Counsellor
Nicholas Douse - Hebei, Shandong
Tom de Fonblanque - Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Xinjiang
Adedayo Ajibade - Shaanxi
Liu Yi - Henan, Shanxi, Tianjin
Elyse Huang - Northern China
He Tingting - Northern China
UK Trade & Investment China
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy.
UK Trade & Investment Beijing
British Embassy
11 Guang Hua Lu
100600 Chaoyang District Beijing
China
Email commercialmail.beijing@fco.gov.uk
Enquiries +86 (0)10 5192 4000
DFID China
We work with the Chinese government to help reduce poverty in other developing countries.
DFID China
British Embassy Beijing
30/F South Tower
Kerry Centre
1 Guang Hua Road
100020 Beijing
China
UK Science and Innovation Network
Science and innovation play an important role in promoting prosperity and growth through the Science and Innovation Network (SIN).