APPCG Delegation Visit to China, 16 – 23 December 2011
The All Party Parliamentary China Group sent a delegation of 8 parliamentarians to China on 16th – 23rd December 2011. The purpose of the visit was to maintain and strengthen relations between the UK Parliament and the National People’s Congress; to learn about British businesses operating in China; to learn about environmental, conservation and sustainable … Read more
All Party Parliamentary China Group Coordinator
Shirin Taghizadeh has now left her role as Coordinator of the All Party Parliamentary China Group. Please continue to direct your enquiries to the contact address coordinator@appcg.org.uk. A new Coordinator will be appointed in due course.
Patents, Trademark and Copyright: A Panel Discussion on IPR in China
The All Party Parliamentary China Group will be hosting a panel discussion on intellectual property rights (IPR) in China on Wednesday 9th November from 14:00 – 16:00 in Committee Room 3A at Parliament. IPR legislation and enforcement in China is an important and topical issue, given that is has been identified as one of the … Read more
China Daily reports on Confucius Institute National Conference
China Daily (Europe) has published a report on the UK Confucius Institute National Conference which was hosted by the All Party Parliamentary China Group and CITCM on 14th September at Parliament. You can read the China Daily report by following this link: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/life/2011-09/16/content_13715754.htm
UK Confucius Institutes’ National Conference Report
On Wednesday 14th September the All Party Parliamentary China Group (APPCG) hosted the UK Confucius Institutes’ National Conference in Parliament. The Conference was hosted in conjunction with the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) at London South Bank University (LSBU). The purpose of the conference was to facilitate discussion and an exchange of ideas … Read more
Chief Executive Donald Tsang GBM of Hong Kong Meeting
The All Party Parliamentary China Group was honoured to meet with Donald Tsang GBM, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, on 14th September in Parliament. The purpose of the visit was to maintain and strengthen APPCG - Hong Kong relations and to update parliamentarians on constitutional and social development in Hong Kong and the impact of the … Read more
Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress Delegation Meeting
On Tuesday 13th September Mark Hendrick MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary China Group, hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to maintain the strong relations between the APPCG and Jiangsu Province and to update parliamentarians on recent development within Jiangsu province. During the meeting the delegation … Read more
Tibet Autonomous Region Delegation Meeting
On Wednesday 7th September Mark Hendrick MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary China Group, hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for parliamentarians to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and to … Read more
China Programme Internship, European Council on Foreign Relations
The European Council on Foreign Relations is offering an internship on their China programme. Prosepective interns should read the application criteria for the ECFR China Programme internship and apply to recruitment@ecfr.eu.
APPCG Seminar on Traditional Chinese Medicine
On Wednesday 15th June the All Party Parliamentary China Group hosted a seminar on the ancient and controversial practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The purpose of the seminar was to educate and inform Members and attending guests about the practices and philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its role in health and social care … Read more
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