Britain has received far more applications for visas from Hong Kong than from the European Union after a new system opened up for residents in the former British colony and post-Brexit rules kicked in, a report said on Thursday (May 27). There were 34,000 applications from Hong Kong residents to live in Britain in the first three months of the.
05/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/27/2021 19:06
Chinese, British FMs hold phone talks over bilateral ties
BEIJING - State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation on May 27 with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on China-UK relations.
Noting that China-UK relations have a deep foundation and strong driving force, Wang said that China has always attached importance to Britain s international status and is willing to become a partner of a Global Britain.
As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, Wang said China and the UK should fulfill their international responsibilities, step up communication and coordination, work together to tackle global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, maintain world peace and stability, and promote global economic recovery and sustainable development.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation on Thursday with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on China-UK relations.