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UK Bilateral Relations with China

We are working to step up our engagement with China across the board.

Human Rights

The protection and promotion of human rights is one of the priorities of British foreign policy.

Climate change and energy

The mission of the Climate Change Section of the British Embassy is to help support a shift to low carbon economy in China and to work with China to achieve an ambitious agreement to a post-Kyoto international framework to reduce emissions globally.

Science & Innovation

Working to facilitate scientific collaboration and understanding between the UK and China

Defence

Enhancing mutual understanding between the People's Liberation Army and the British Armed Forces

Economic policy

The embassy's Economic & Trade Policy section is responsible for reporting, and engaging with the Chinese authorities, on the following issues:

Chevening scholarship scheme

The Chevening scholarship scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Department for international development

Building a deepening relationship with China on international development issues

UK-China sustainable development dialogue

A high-level structured dialogue on sustainable development between the UK and China, based on common interests and mutual learning.

Strategic Programme Fund

Formerly known as the Global Opportunities Fund, the Strategic Programme Fund (SPF) was established in 2003 to promote actions on global issues in areas of strategic importance to the UK

Department of Health

The Department of Health’s overall purpose is to ensure better health and well-being, better care and better value for all.

FCO in Action

From tackling international terrorism to promoting a low carbon economy, we're working around the world through our global network of embassies and diplomatic posts to support the UK's interests in a challenging world.