The 50th anniversary of ambassadorial relations between the UK and China presents us with a chance to both celebrate and reflect. Here, former Chinese Ambassador to the UK (2010-2021), Liu Xiaoming, discusses the evolution of diplomatic relations during his 11-year tenure Can you tell us about some of your most enjoyable moments during your time as ambassador to the UK? I served as the Chinese ambassador to the UK for …
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The 50th anniversary of ambassadorial relations between the UK and China presents us with a chance to both celebrate and reflect. Here, former Chinese Ambassador to the UK (2007-2010), Madam Fu Ying, discusses the most significant diplomatic moments between the two countries during her tenure Can you tell us about some of your most enjoyable moments during your time as ambassador to the UK? During my term, I took every …
Half a century of ambassadorial relations between the UK and China presents us with a chance to both celebrate and reflect, writes Chris Boobier For six years, Chris Boobier led the Chevening Programme in China – the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. Through this, he met hundreds of inspiring industry professionals from every province across the country working to bridge the UK and China, build …
The China-Britain Business Council, in partnership with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and the British Chamber of Commerce in China, jointly held a reception for the new British Ambassador to China, Caroline Wilson CMG, on the 19th November in Beijing at Hotel Jen Hosted by Duncan Clark OBE, Vice-Chair, CBBC, the event was attended by John Edwards, HM Trade Commissioner of the Department for International Trade; Tom Simpson, Managing …
Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, took questions from CBBC members over a webinar on May 5th, and discussed the obstacles the world now faces following the Covid-19 pandemic and the opportunities it offers UK-China relations. Below is a transcript from the speech he gave and follow up questions from CBBC’s Chair, Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles. Thanks to modern technology, we are able to exchange views online, on some very …
The popularity of a little cartoon piggy is doing wonders for brand Britain, writes Tom Pattinson Peppa Pig, the children’s show that follows the life of an animated British piglet, is incredibly popular in China. It has racked up over 18 billion online views since its launch, whilst a recent viral video is poised to whisk five-year-old twins Mi Ni and Mi Ai from rural China to the gates of …