U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - Government department with global presence. The purpose of the FCO is to work for UK interests around the globe. Website contains an informative profile presenting China from a British perspective. Recommended reading.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - Chinese foreign office, it portrays Chinas position in the globe. This website contains a variety of information regarding the latest official political developments in China as well as briefings concerning all aspects of China.
Congressional - Executive commission on China - Shanghai city government are the administration that facilitate the daily life of the 20 Million inhabitants of Shanghai. This website provides a chirpy and information packed take on all things Shanghai, from the latest news to Galleries, statistics and even a virtual tour of the Mayors office.
Shanghai Municipal Government - US Congress established body with the legislative mandate to monitor human rights and the development of the rule of law in China. Website contains a host of information regarding the continuing evolution of Chinese law.
EU Commission website - E.U. site. Website contains a labyrinth of information, regarding political European agenda and general affairs relating to South East Asia.
UK Trade & Investment Country Profile: China - UK Trade & Investment is a UK government organization. They help UK companies do business abroad - and They help overseas companies do business in the UK. This website contains a profile of China and outlines regulations and reports relating to Trade and investment.
US China Embassy - Promotes, US china relations. This website also explains the Chinese Visa Passport Notarization & Authentication process as well as providing news on current affairs, trade and the economy.
UK China Embassy - Good all round information covering diplomacy, visa services, economy, trade, education, culture, arts, science and technology.
Economic
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC - Work to Promote free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific by 2010 for developed economies and 2020 for developing economies. Website contains useful economic reports and indicators.
Britain in Asia Pacific - Is an association for organizations promoting trade in the Asia Pacific region. Website contains contact details for members of various chambers of commerce.
International Monetary Fund - The IMF is an international organization of 184 member countries. To foster economic growth, This website regularly publishes information relating to macroeconomic data specific to china.
The Peoples' Bank of China - The Chinese central bank. This website provides authoritative economic information on News, Announcements, Economic policy, Statistics and Regulations.
World Tourism Organization - Organization assisting countries promote, manage and develop their tourism industry. This website contains a news portal as well as profiles of the tourism industry in various countries.
WTO - This is an International organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
This website has a host of information including reports & statistics.
Cultural
GBCC Great Britain China Centre - The Great Britain-China Centre is an executive non-departmental public body promoting understanding between Britain and China. Website contains a list of cultural events, exhibitions and links to other sites in the China oeuvre.
United Nations UN - This website covers a range of topics including economics, development, human rights and international Law.
DFID - Department for International Development - This is a U.K. Government department working to improve the welfare of people in over a 150 countries. Website contains a country profile and publications on China development.
