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China: Diplomatic Service

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 16 March 2026UIN 119657

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of diplomatic officers posted to China who are proficient in Chinese to C1 CEFR level or higher.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November 2025 in response to Question 86285.

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