国王查尔斯三世和卡米拉王后的#加冕典礼#。令人感动的魅力 - 我们与中国外交部副部长邓励及超过1000名宾客在中国的英国使馆大使官邸，共享盛况。国王宣誓，承诺以正义和仁慈服务国家，这也深深打动了在场的所有人。

At the weekend UK in China 🇬🇧 joined colleagues in 180 locations to support the #GlobalMile. 5 cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Wuhan - and some British weather for good measure. Good fun in a good cause.

Useful meeting with Zheng Zeguang. We talked about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sovereignty, free & fair trade and areas where we must work together. As James Cleverly🇬🇧 said at Mansion House, we will engage robustly and constructively with China, when it is in UK interests.

Journeying from Hailar to Heihe, today I enjoyed a springtime run along the banks of the Heilongjiang River and through the streets of Heihe. Lots of bear statues along the way reminded me of my favourite quote, “the things that make me different are the things that make me”.

Within 20 minutes, censors have removed our post on Weibo, censoring the news as reported by the Party’s most authoritative news outlet on the day of the massacre. A thread:

英国正在持续推进基于规则的国际秩序，用以应对中国崛起所带来的机遇和挑战。 英国国防大臣本·华莱士 @BWallaceMP 和中国国防部长李尚福会面，就印太地区的国防活动进行了开放且有建设性的对话。

#ChangWeiping was yesterday sentenced to 3.5 years imprisonment for "subversion". Originally detained in Oct '20, and secretly tried in Jul '22 - he has suffered sleep deprivation, malnutrition and ill health. His case raises serious concerns over the rule of law in China.

Independence means the freedom to choose your own future. Today we #StandWithUkraine as they celebrate their Independence Day.

Engaging with China doesn’t mean that we shy away from the tough conversations. It’s about voicing our concerns directly - face to face. That’s why I’m here.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly🇬🇧 is in China. This is why 👇

Teamwork & diplomacy at its best 💪

One year on, we remember the late Queen Elizabeth II. Loved around the world, she dedicated Her life to Her country and the Commonwealth.

Spent an amazing afternoon with the legendary Dame Dame Zandra Rhodes as she opened a beautiful textile exhibition in the trendy 798 art district. It was wise advice from the young fashionistas at home to wear pink 💄💕

Congratulations to the courageous #NargesMohammadi on the 2023 The Nobel Prize. The UK supports human rights defenders in Iran and worldwide, including those standing up for women’s rights.

Last night the Prime Minister, with the leaders of the United States, France, Germany and Italy, released a joint statement of support to the State of Israel and an unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and its appalling acts of terrorism.

Pleased to open our new UK Visa Application Centre in Beijing, offering travellers a smoother more convenient first step on their journey. In the first six months of 2023 we issued 228,000 visas to Chinese travellers; contributing significantly to 🇬🇧 economy and education sector.

Huge moment to have both Secretary Raimondo of the US and Vice Minister Wu of China speaking about AI safety and governance at the AI Safety Summit

The #AISafetySummit starts today. Watch Caroline Wilson 吴若兰 discuss the Summit and future of AI with Ernie, a Chinese AI chat bot. 本周，英国将在布莱切利公园举办首届世界AI安全峰会，中国和其他领先研发AI的国家都受邀参会。 观看英国大使吴若兰与中国AI文言一心讨论该峰会与AI的未来。

More on today’s Bletchley Declaration - the first international statement on frontier AI’s risks and opportunities, plus a commitment to collaboration. Agreed by UK, US, EU, China and 20+ other countries👇

Thanks to all who organised and participated, young & old, in this morning’s moving Remembrance Service in Beijing. Some got a lesson from our resident bagpiper. #LestWeForget2023