Ambassador Derwin spoke at the Summit Dialogue of the 2024 World Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Conference (WAFI) at the China Agricultural University this week, highlighting the Irish agri-food sector, and international innovation cooperation Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Congratulations to #TeamIreland swimmers for their incredible achievements at the #Olympics this week! First a bronze for Mona McSharry and then a gold for Daniel Wiffen🏊‍♀️🇮🇪 💪

What an #Olympics it's been for #TeamIreland! A record number of athletes and the nation’s largest ever medal haul 🥇 Congratulations to all our incredible athletes on Ireland’s greatest ever Olympics 💪🇮🇪

Ambassador Derwin was delighted to host the Irish community for a farewell barbeque at the Embassy before she departs Beijing next week - great to connect with old friends and new! ☘️🇮🇪 Irish Foreign Ministry

Today we bid farewell to our Ambassador, Dr Ann Derwin, after almost four years in China. As a team we are so grateful for her commitment, hard work and great sense of fun – she will be very missed. We wish Ann every success in her new role as Ambassador to The Netherlands.

I am delighted to have arrived in Beijing and taken up my posting as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and; non-resident Ambassador to Mongolia. I greatly look forward to deepening the links between our two countries

Today marks the 33rd Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine 🇺🇦. Ireland 🇮🇪 extends its best wishes to all Ukrainians on this important day. We will continue to stand with you in your pursuit of peace, and a prosperous future in the European Union.

Dr. Nicholas O'Brien, Ireland's new Ambassador to China, presented a copy of his credentials to Hong Lei, Director General of the Protocol Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on 23 August 2024 Irish Foreign Ministry Global Irish ☘ Irlambchina

Best wishes to all of our #TeamIreland athletes at the #Paralympics2024 which get underway in Paris today! 🇮🇪💪☘️ Find out more about Ireland and the #Paralympics 👉Ireland.ie/Paralympics

I was delighted to visit the Embassy’s Visa Office today and witness the great work done by Dept of Justice colleagues and staff.

Farewell to our fantastic colleague Fergus who has made an invaluable contribution during his time here at the Embassy. His energy, commitment & good humour will be so missed by us all. We wish him the very best as he takes up his new role at Irish Foreign Ministry HQ in Ireland! #working4irl

A pleasure to meet with Mervue Laboratories and hear of their engagement in China

Ambassador O’Brien was delighted to welcome Minister Charlie McConalogue to China for an important trade mission this week – a valuable opportunity to support the Irish agri-food sector in building new opportunities here, including through promoting high quality Irish food and drink.

We are delighted to welcome David Murphy, Ireland’s 🇮🇪 new Consul General in Shanghai. David is looking forward to strengthening links between 🇮🇪 and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Zhejiang 🇮🇪🤝🇨🇳 Best wishes to David & family!

As part of our trade mission to China Minister Charlie McConalogue met with MARA Party Secretary Han Jun to discuss cooperation in sustainable agriculture, food security, and an exchange programme for young agricultural professionals. Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board Embassy of Ireland, China

Ministers Charlie McConalogue and Martin Heydon lead major Agri-Food Trade Mission to China and Republic of Korea. The focus is on Government Co-operation, market access and growth of Irish agri-food exports. Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board, Irish Embassy Korea, Embassy of Ireland, China 👉gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Minister Charlie McConalogue talks about leading the Irish Trade Mission to China and Korea. The trip is focused on enhancing government co-operation, consolidating and broadening market access, and promoting the high-quality Irish agri-food produce Ireland is renowned for. Embassy of Ireland, China

After 25 years, we say farewell to our driver Li Jie as he begins his well-deserved retirement. Li Jie has driven 7 Ambassadors, countless Ministers and multiple Taoisigh & Presidents during his time with us. He has been a fantastic colleague & friend - we wish him the very best!

The ministerial trade mission continued in Shanghai where we were warmly welcomed by new Consul General David Murphy Consulate General of Ireland, Shanghai The mission was joined by Minister Martin Heydon, in promoting the sale of Irish food and drink in China

Ambassador O’Brien was very pleased to accompany Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Martin Heydon during their trade mission to China this week – the visit was an important opportunity to promote the Irish agri-food sector including Irish food & beverages #working4irl