Dear Visitors,

Welcome to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom.

With the rapid development of science and technology and economic globalization, countries of the world are becoming increasingly interdependent. It is more important today for peoples from different countries to learn about each other and to enhance mutual understanding and friendship.

China is a country with vast territory and more than 5000 years of uninterrupted civilization. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, fundamental changes have taken place in China. Especially in the last twenty years or so, China has made tremendous progress in its economy and all aspects of social life.

As a window for the British people to learn about China, this website is designed to provide basic information about China and to explain the great changes in China today. This website also provides practical information and services that could be of help for people who wish to travel, study or do business in China.

I sincerely hope that our visitors find it pleasant and informative. At the same time, you are most welcome to make comments and suggestions so that we can keep on improving our services on this website.

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely

Fu Ying