In any democratic country, when public policies appear to ignore the needs of any particular group, or affect them more adversely than others, it is common for the group in question to speak up and put pressure on political leaders to either change course or at least give an explanation for the apparent discrimination. This is certainly true with groups that constitute an ethnic minority. In the UK, […]
Caixin Online published a Q+A with First Lady Michelle Obama about her visit to China from March 19-26, 2014. Caixin: Why is the main focus of your trip “the power and importance of education,” and in what ways do you think this is particularly relevant to China? Michelle Obama: I always tell young people that if […]
Edmond Yeo JP, the Chairman of the Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC) last night was elected the Chairman of Ealing North Conservatives Association (ENCA). He becomes the first ever Chinese in England and the rest of the UK to be elected to this position within the local Tory association with wide ranging executive powers […]
This is the first in the series of Nee Hao’s COMMENT section which welcomes the articles and sharing of views of East Asian diaspora populations around the globe. Our aim is to promote journalism, dialogue and critical thinking, particularly amongst youth. If so requested in the email, authors are welcome to submit anonymously or with a pen name to […]
Trade talks are under way between Britain and China as Prime Minister David Cameron leads the largest British trade delegation in 200 years to Beijing. Accompanied by 6 government ministers and over 100 business people, the delegation will visit Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu on a 3 day tour. Organisations: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, Department for […]
Britain and China have agreed a series of steps that will both cement London’s role as a global offshore hub for trading the Chinese currency the Renminbi (RMB) and act as the spring board for London to also become a hub for RMB investment into China. The agreements will reinforce London’s role, in partnership with […]
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today urged Chinese students to reap the benefits of the lucrative global market by joining more than 100,000 international students already pursuing their education at one of London’s top Universities. The Mayor made the call as he was joined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne at Beijing’s […]
The Minister for Immigration Mark Harper writes for Nee Hao Magazine about the immigration reforms and the changes the government have made to the visa service. This is to ensure the UK will continue to attract visitors, students and talented workers from China. The Minister for Immigration writes for Nee Hao Magazine We are […]
The Conservative Friends of the Chinese (CFOC) held its Summer Drinks Reception at No. 11 Downing Street yesterday on the evening of 3 July 2013. 11 Downing Street, also commonly known as Number 11, is the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is responsible for all economic and financial matters relating to […]
The Conservative Friends of the Chinese (CFOC) held its inaugural reception last night in the City of London at an international law firm on 21st May 2013. To celebrate the establishment of the CFOC as a national group fully affiliated to the Conservative Party, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron […]