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Holiday Notice
The Embassy of Latvia including Consular Section will be closed during National Days of the People's Republic of China, from 1 to 6 October. We will resume regular working hours from 7 October.
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2008-12-19
The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Beijing organized an events dedicated to the National celebrations
In order to celebrate Latvia’s 90th birthday, the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Beijing organized events for Latvian Diasporas in Beijing and Shanghai. The event in Shanghai took place on the 15th of November in the Art gallery bringing together the Latvian Diaspora and their foreign spouses and friends. Whereas Latvian Diaspora in Beijing, predominantly students, gathered in the embassy on the 18th of November.
Thanks to the cooperation with Andrejs Ēķis and his colleagues, the film "Rīgas sargi" („The Defenders of Riga”) was screened on both of the occasions. In addition, the film will be included in the EU Film festival, which will take place from the 1st of December till 20th of December in Beijing.
In December the Embassy is planning many other events dedicated to Latvia’s 90th birthday, among them screening of the film “The Soviet story” to the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Diasporas, as well as publishing of Latvia-China bilateral cooperation magazine in Chinese and English languages, and presenting it during the business seminar which will be held in Beijing.
2008-12-16
Introduction to Latvia in Beijing
On the 15th of December, the first lecture on Latvian public diplomacy project „Dzintarzeme-Latvija” („Amber country-Latvia”) was held in Renmin University in Beijing, China. The event, which gathered more than 200 students and lecturers, was managed by the journalist Rita Zhao, who was telling about the impressions about Latvia attained after the journalist visit to the country in September, by presenting photographs and involving students in the process of interactive lecture. Students were very open-minded and readily shared their opinions and dreams. Attendants were also addressed by the diplomats of the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Beijing, providing attendants with the information brochures on Latvia in Chinese language at the end of event.
Within the project framework, during the year in eight main universities in Beijing interactive lectures and travelling photo-exhibition will be organized: the collection of photos „Dzintarzeme-Latvija” („Amber country-Latvia”) by Rita Zhao, as well as collection of black-and–white photos “Project ZZZ” by Latvian photographer Andrejs Grants and his students, who in September 2007 successfully participated in the International Pinjao festival in China, as well as exhibited around the world.
The implementation of the project was made possible with an initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Beijing, as well as with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, and cooperation with Rita Zhao and Andrejs Grants.
2008-12-08
„Rigas Sargi” („The defenders of Riga”) screening in Beijing
On the 7th of December, within the framework of the EU Film Festival in Beijing the screening of Latvian film „Rigas Sargi” („The defenders of Riga”) was held. Inclusion of the film within the festival was made possible due to cooperation of the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia with producer Andrejs Ēķis and his colleagues, as well as organizers of the festival. Chinese press has commented the films participating in the festival and has highlighted Estonian and Latvian movies as the ones giving the biggest surprise.
Overall, annual EU Film Festival, which was held in Beijing for the first time and was extremely attended, screened films of 24 EU member states; shows are held from 1st of December till 20th of December in four different locations around Beijing. It is planned that the film festival will continue in the next years, offering the viewers a chance to see the EU best and most interesting movies.
2008-09-18
Foreign Ministry Parliamentary Secretary discusses co-operation opportunities with Vice Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of National People's Congress, People's Republic of China
On 18 September, Eriks Zunda, Foreign Ministry Parliamentary Secretary, met with Ma Wenpu, Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
During the meeting, the parties were unanimous regarding the positive development of Latvia-China bilateral relations, and acknowledged/ noted the August meeting in Beijing between the presidents and the heads of the governments of both countries. The MFA Parliamentary Secretary expressed satisfaction about the foreign ministry political consultation process and the exchange visits by MPs, which promote mutual understanding between both countries.
Parliamentary Secretary Zunda highlighted the necessity to reduce Latvia's trade deficit with China and to promote the export of Latvian goods, including milk products and processed fish, and also to utilise transport of freight containers by rail, which still has plenty of untapped potential.
Vice Chairman Ma Wenpu, who is also the head of the China-Latvia co-operation group in the National People's Congress, highly estimated the One China Principle in Latvia's foreign policy. Mr Ma Wenpu, who has studied and worked in Europe previously, related that he had very much desired to visit Latvia which, in his opinion, is "a Baltic pearl and an important co-operation partner for China."
The delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress is on a visit in Latvia from 17 to 20 September, following an invitation by the Saeima Foreign Affairs Committee.
2008-09-17
Latvian Embassy in China greets sportsmen Aigars Apinis and Edgars Bergs
On 16 September Latvian Embassy in China organised a reception in honor of the Latvian Paralympics’ team who is participating in Paralympic Games taking place from 6-17 September in Beijing. Embassy diplomats congratulated the gold medal winner in discus- throwing & silver medal winner in shot-put Aigars Apinis, as well as the silver medal winner in shot-put Edgars Bergs. Sportsmen and diplomats shared their impressions about the Games, the victories and challenges in sports and life.
The Paralympic champion Aigars Apinis will carry the Latvian flag on Wednesday, 17 September during the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympics. The Latvian team will return home on 19 September.
2008-09-17
RIGA, Sep 16, BNS <http://terminal.bns.lv/> - Latvian ministers on Tuesday endorsed in principle Latvia's participation in the international exhibition World Expo 2010 in the Chinese city of Shanghai, said Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins.
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2008-08-04
Latvian team for participation in XXIX Olympics in Beijing
The final composition of Latvia's team for participation in XXIX Olympics that will take place in Beijing from 8th - 24th of August, was approved in the meeting of Executive Committee of Latvian Olympic Committee on the 16th of July.
Delegation consists of 50 athletes who will compete in 11 sport disciplines: basketball, judo, swimming competitions, cycling, modern pentathlon, canoeing, weightlifting, shooting competition, tennis, track and field athletics and beach volleyball.
There are also 46 members of service staff in the delegation, including trainers, members of technical support and medical staff as well as officials from Latvian Olympic Committee.
The head of Latvia's Olympic delegation Žoržs Tikmers and his deputies Andris Lupiks and Raitis Keselis arrived in Beijing on the 21st of July to manage preparations for welcoming members of Latvian Olympic delegation.
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2008-06-16
Chinese Ambassador on farewell visit to Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins
On 17 June, Zhang Limin, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Latvia, is to meet with Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins as part of his farewell visit.
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2008-05-14
Foreign Minister extends condolences to Chinese Foreign Minister with regard to earthquake in Sichuan province
Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Riekstins has sent a letter of condolences to Yang Jiechi, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister, in relation to the earthquake in Sichuan province.
In his letter, the Latvian Foreign Minister extends his heartfelt condolences to families in China who have lost their relatives. Despite the scale of the tragedy, Minister Riekstins expresses his belief that China will be able to overcome the challenges of dealing with the damage caused by the earthquake
On 12 May, the Chinese province of Sichuan was struck by a 7.9 magnitude earthquake. At present, the number of victims has exceeded 40,000.
2008-04-12
Prime Minister met Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Latvia
Today, on April 2, Ivars Godmanis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, met Zhang Limin, Ambassador of People's Republic of China, during his introductory visit.
The focus of the meeting was the topical issues of relations between Latvia and China, economic cooperation and current political matters. During the course of discussions, the officials approved of the bilateral dialogue and necessity to further cooperation in economics, science, education and culture.
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2008-03-15
Foreign Minister voices concern on recent developments in Lhasa
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins has voiced concern regarding the events of previous days in Lhasa, Tibet, where civilian lives have been lost in the unrest. The Minister urges avoidance of the use of force and the seeking of a solution through peaceful negotiations. Violence in any form cannot serve as a solution and is to be condemned.
Latvia is of the view that Tibet is a part of the People's Republic of China, and is interested in a constructive dialogue with China on humanitarian issues, including the preservation of the cultural, ethnic, and religious identity of Tibet.
2008-03-10
Foreign Minister discusses potential development of bilateral co-operation with Chinese Ambassador
On 10 March the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Latvia, Zhang Limin, made an introductory visit to the Foreign Minister, Maris Riekstins.
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2007-12-07
Accession of Latvia to the Schengen Area
The 6 December meeting of the Council of the European Union, Justice and Home Affairs in Brussels adopted a conclusion by which nine new EU Member States – Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta will join the Schengen Area.
Additional information of Latvia's accession to the Schengen Area and changes in the visa issuance
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2007-10-22
Latvia-China security policy consultations concluded
On 22 October, Latvia-China security policy consultations were concluded in Beijing. The Latvian delegation was headed by Ilgvars Klava, the Political Director of the Foreign Ministry, and the Chinese delegation – by Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Dawei.
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2007-09-20
Latvian Culture Days take place in China
Yesterday, 19 September, the official opening of the photo project ZZZ exhibition as part of the Pingyao International Photography Festival heralded the Latvian Culture Days event in China. The photo project, which was created by well-known Latvian photographer Andrejs Grants and members of the Annas 2 Centre for Creative Learning youth photo studio, took shape over a period of several years, and is a unique interplay between photographic and cinematic aesthetics.
2007-09-20
Band Auli visits China
On 20 September, the Latvian bagpipe and drum band Auli arrived in Beijing to participate in events at the Latvian Culture Days in China being organised by the Latvian Embassy in the People's Republic of China.
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2007-09-18
Mezciems Primary School pupils visit Beijing
On 19 September 2007, pupils from grade 7a of the Mezciems Primary School will arrive in China and represent Latvia in the Beijing Olympic Games educational programme Heart-to-Heart.
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2007-09-03
Latvian diplomatic representations participate in photo campaign "One Day in Latvia - Twenty Years Later"
On 31 August 2007, following an earlier call to all Latvian representations abroad, a number of Latvian diplomatic missions, including the Latvian Embassies in Finland, Ireland, Canada, Norway, Greece, the Czech Republic, and China, participated in the photo campaign One Day in Latvia - Twenty Years Later. Among other participants was the representative of the Latvian diaspora community in Australia, Prof Ojars Greste, and the Latvian congregation in Argentina.
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2007-07-10
Embassy in China screens Latvian animated films for students
Thanks to a successful collaboration with the animation studios Avarijas Brigade and Dauka, the Latvian Embassy in China introduced students at the Hongzhi Secondary School, a Latvian co-operation school, to animated films from Latvia on 10 July. They were well received and attracted considerable interest. The Embassy plans to organise further screenings of animated films in future so as to broaden the knowledge of Chinese students about Latvia.
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2007-07-06
Students of Hongzhi Middle School visit Latvian Embassy in China
On 6 July 2007, students and teachers from the Hongzhi Middle School in Beijing made a visit to the Latvian Embassy in China.
The visit by the students to the Latvian diplomatic representation was arranged at the initiative of Janis Lovniks, the Latvian Ambassador to China, for the purpose of better acquainting them with the history of Latvia, its culture, sports traditions, as well as with the work of the Embassy. Students took an active part in the discussion by asking questions and expressed genuine interest about Latvia and the development of co-operation between Latvia and China.
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2007-06-18
Balts to celebrate Ligo festival in Beijing
At the invitation of the Latvian Embassy in China, all three Baltic state embassies in Beijing will join with Baltic citizens resident in Beijing in celebrating the forthcoming Ligo (summer solstice) festival together on 23 June.
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2007-01-22
Conference on translation of classical and canonical texts into Latvian, Estonian and Finnish languages
On 24 January 2007, from 10 to 4.30 pm, in auditorium K102 of the Riga Stradins University (16 Dzirciema St.), the Latvian Embassy in Estonia, in co-operation with the Finnish Institute in Estonia and the Confucius Centre of the Riga Stradins University, will hold an international scientific conference on the Translation of Classical and Canonical Texts into the Latvian, Estonian and Finnish Languages.
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2006-09-06
On the 9th Saeima elections procedure abroad
On 7 October 2006, the 9th Saeima (Latvian parliament) elections will be held. Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Central Election Commission has created 53 polling stations abroad. In 38 of the polling stations it will be possible to file applications for voting by post and also to vote in person, and 15 polling stations will be open on the election day itself from 7 am to 10 pm local time.
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2006-09-04
Film about Latvia broadcast in China
On 3 September 2006, the Chinese TV channel Travel Channel started broadcast of the film Love Latvia. The film is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Latvia and China and, for the first time in the history of diplomatic relations between both countries, familiarises the Chinese TV audience with the culture of Latvia.
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2006-03-21
Latvia-China bilateral political consultations in Beijing
On 16 - 17 March 2006 in Beijing, a Latvian delegation headed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Normans Penke held political consultations with representatives of the Foreign Ministry of the People's Republic of China. The Chinese delegation was headed by the Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui. The officials discussed current developments in bilateral relations between Latvia and China, noting that this year is the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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