Welcome to the website of the All Party Parliamentary China Group. As China’s economy continues to boom and its presence on the international scene becomes ever more apparent, there is an ever increasing need for the UK to engage with China. Given that parliaments are both the legislatures and national fora of nations and their activities impinge on other aspects of a nation’s interests, it is vital that this aspect of our bilateral relations is developed. As such, the All Party Parliamentary Group is crucial part of the UK-China relationship. The Group seeks to promote an understanding of China’s position in the world today and explore some of the challenges it may pose to us here in the UK. It provides an opportunity for discussion on China related issues amongst parliamentarians and promotes a cross parliamentary dialogue with the National People’s Congress and our counterpart organisation there, the China-UK Friendship Group. We are one of the largest APPGs in Parliament, with members from across parties and from both Houses.

This site gives information about the Group and its activities. There are links to other China related organisations in the UK and a News Feed updated daily with the latest news reports on China. I hope you enjoy looking around the site.

Ben Chapman MP, Chairman All Party Parliamentary China Group