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2017 News & Events

December 2017

International Human Rights Day 2017

08 December 2017

Local Statement by the Delegation of the European Union on International Human Rights Day.

September 2017

This vacancy is now closed.

28 September: Vacancies – Embassy Groundskeeper and Housekeeper

These vacancies are for two locally engaged positions at the Embassy of Ireland. The positions on offer are full time posts. The details are available in both Chinese and English.

July 2017

This vacancy is now closed.

21 July 2017

Position of Legal Assistant, Embassy of Ireland, Beijing, People's Republic of China

The Embassy of Ireland in Beijing is seeking to recruit a qualified and highly motivated candidate for the position of Legislative Assistant in the Food and Agriculture area. Native level Chinese language skills as well as fluent English are required for this position.

Satement on the Death of Liu Xiaobo

Statement on the Death of Liu Xiaobo from Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D.

14 July 2017

Notification for the Launch of 3 new Ireland Visa Application Centres in China

03 July 2017

The Embassy of Ireland in Beijing is pleased to announce the launch of the Ireland Visa Application Centres in Kunming, Xi'an and Changsha.

June 2017

08 June: Vacancy – Visa Assistant – Embassy of Ireland Visa Office [This vacancy is now closed]

This vacancy is for a locally engaged position in the Irish Visa Office. The position on offer is a full time post. The work requires supporting the Visa Officers in delivering the objectives of the unit.

April 2017

20 April: Minister Creed & Minister Zhi Sign Landmark Protocol in Dublin

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, made a number of significant advances in the development of Irish exports of beef, seafood and thoroughbred horses to China, during a meeting with Chinese Minister Zhi Shuping in Dublin today.

March 2017

27 Mar: The European Union at 60

The signing of the Treaties of Rome in 1957 by Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands maeked the very foundation of what has now become the European Union.

16 Mar: Green Great Wall marks St. Patrick's Day in Beijing

On March 16, the annual spectacular event to turn Great Wall green took place at the Badaling Great Wall, attracting hundreds of people from all walks of life to witness the magic.

14 Mar: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 2017 in Guangzhou

For details of the St. Patrick's Day events in Guangzhou, which include the greening of the Canton Tower on 17 March, please check out the linked programme (PDF).

10 Mar: St Patrick's Festival Beijing 2017

The Embassy of Ireland in Beijing is pleased to share with you details of its St Patrick's Day Cultural Programme which begins on 11 March and runs until 18 March.

January 2017

19 Jan: Minister Murphy Visit

The Irish Minister with responsibility for Financial Services at the Department of Finance, Mr. Eoghan Murphy T.D. recently visited Beijing.