UK schools look east for language skills
[2015-10-16 08:15]The United Kingdom leads Europe in the teaching and learning of Mandarin, with 29 Chinese government-backed Confucius Institutes and 127 Confucius Classrooms, says Shen Yang, minister counselor at the Chinese embassy in London.
State of the two nations
[2015-10-16 08:15]Students talk of their hopes for a presidential visit after a gap of 10 years
Two Seasons to be cheerful
[2015-10-16 08:15]A creative industry forum, design exhibitions, fashion shows, dragon dancers and the People's Liberation Army Military Band are all part of an eclectic series of Chinese cultural activities taking place in Britain.
Panda who lifted wartime spirits
[2015-10-16 08:15]She was black, white and furry, far from home and loved having her tummy tickled, especially by princesses.
Shooting for success
[2015-10-16 08:15]From high-profile signings to skills sessions in Beijing with former England captain David Beckham, Britain and China already have deep links when it comes to the beautiful game.
Old friends are waiting for President Xi
[2015-10-15 16:50]Invited by Queen Elizabeth II, Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first official state visit to the UK starting from Oct 19. The visit has generated great attention in the British community and Xi will meet with people from different walks of life and also his old friends.
Leeds University's Confucius Institute stages Culture Month
[2015-10-06 23:18]The Business Confucius Institute at the UK's University of Leeds launched a Culture Month from late September to late October to mark the 2015 China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange.
Plight of 'forgotten camp' POWs recalled
[2015-10-06 08:29]The underground catacombs of one of Britain's most iconic buildings are to offer a rare chance to relive the dark days of one of the most notorious Japanese prisoner of war camps in China. Liverpool's St. George's Hall is to host a photographic exhibition highlighting the Shenyang World War II Allied Prisoners Camp, originally known as Mukden POW Camp.
China and UK boost cooperation in the world of design
[2015-09-25 18:58]The UK and China are increasingly cooperating in the field of creative industries and innovation, say experts at the First China-UK Design Forum, held in London's Victoria and Albert Museum on September 22.
More than 5000 British children to be taught Mandarin
[2015-09-24 16:37]More than 5,000 British students will be taught Mandarin in schools, after a 15 million US dollar funding boost announced Wednesday by the British government.
China and UK to deepen cooperation on radio, film and TV
[2015-09-22 11:22]Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong says that China and UK will further deepen cooperation in the field of radio, film and television.
London forum advances soccer hopes
[2015-09-19 23:20]There is huge potential and complementarity for China and Britain to cooperate on soccer, Vice-Premier Liu Yandong said in London on Friday.