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Consular Missions In Macau
There are 15 consular missions in Macau, of which three are Consul (representative)#Consul General, consulates-general, two are a consular office and ten are Honorary Consul, honorary consuls. Fifty consulates-general and seven honorary consulates in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are also accredited to Macau. Of the nine honorary consulates in Macau, two are subordinate to consulates-general in Hong Kong. The honorary consulate of Portugal in Hong Kong is subordinate to the consulate-general of Portugal in Macau. History When Macau was under Portuguese Macau, Portuguese rule, there was a Brazilian consul but was closed shortly afterwards. During the Second World War, when Macau was under Portuguese rule, there was a British consul, John Pownall Reeves, who served between June 1941 and August 1946. He remained there following the Fall of Hong Kong, fall of British Hong Kong, British-ruled Hong Kong to the Empire of Japan, Japanese, as Second Portuguese Republic, Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Ions
Norman or Normans may refer to: Ethnic and cultural identity * The Normans, a people partly descended from Norse Vikings who settled in the territory of Normandy in France in the 9th and 10th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norman conquest of southern Italy in the 11th and 12th centuries ** Normanist theory (also known as Normanism) and anti-Normanism, historical disagreement regarding the origin of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and their historic predecessor, Kievan Rus' ** Norman dynasty, a series of monarchs in England and Normandy ** Norman architecture, romanesque architecture in England and elsewhere ** Norman language, spoken in Normandy ** People or things connected with the French region of Normandy Arts and entertainment * ''Norman'' (2010 film), a 2010 drama film * ''Norman'' (2016 film), a 2016 drama film * ''Norman'' (TV series), a 1970 British sitcom starring Norman Wisdom * ''The Normans'' (TV series), a documentary * "Norman" (song), a 1962 song wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liaison Office Of The Central People's Government In The Macao SAR
Liaison or Liaisons may refer to: General usage * Affair, an unfaithful sexual relationship * Collaboration * Co-operation * Liaison, an egg-based thickening used in cooking Arts and entertainment * Liaisons (''Desperate Housewives''), a 2007 episode of the American drama series * Liaisons (''Star Trek: The Next Generation''), a 1993 American sci-fi episode * "Liaisons", a song from Stephen Sondheim's 1973 musical ''A Little Night Music'' * ''Les Liaisons dangereuses'', a 1782 French novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos * '' Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano'', a 2015 album by Anthony de Mare * ''Liaison'' (TV series), a British–French series on Apple TV+ Businesses and organisations * Air Alliance, a defunct Canadian airline (call sign: ''Liaison'') * Liaison Agency Flanders-Europe, a Flemish government body * Liaison Committee (House of Commons of the United Kingdom), of the UK Parliament's lower house * Liaison Committee (House of Lords), of the UK Parliamen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring Prefectures of Japan, prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents . Lying at the head of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo is part of the Kantō region, on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It is Japan's economic center and the seat of the Government of Japan, Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers Tokyo's central Special wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards, which formerly made up Tokyo City; various commuter towns and suburbs in Western Tokyo, its western area; and two outlying island chains, the Tokyo Islands. Although most of the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Armenia)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia (MFA) () is a state body of executive power, which elaborates and implements the foreign policy of the Government of Armenia and organizes and manages diplomatic services. The MFA acts accordingly to the Constitution of Armenia, Constitution and legislation of Armenia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates the activities of the executive power bodies of the Republic in the international arena. Since 2021, Ararat Mirzoyan has been the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Mission The activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are aimed at: *strengthening of foreign security of Armenia, *maintaining favorable external conditions for the development of Armenia, *representing Armenian positions in the international area, *protecting the interests of Armenia and its citizens abroad, *deepening of involvement within international organizations and international processes, *further enhancement of cooperation with friendly and part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Republic Of China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. With population of China, a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the list of countries by population (United Nations), second-most populous country after India, representing 17.4% of the world population. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and Borders of China, borders fourteen countries by land across an area of nearly , making it the list of countries and dependencies by area, third-largest country by land area. The country is divided into 33 Province-level divisions of China, province-level divisions: 22 provinces of China, provinces, 5 autonomous regions of China, autonomous regions, 4 direct-administered municipalities of China, municipalities, and 2 semi-autonomous special administrative regions. Beijing is the country's capital, while Shanghai is List of cities in China by population, its most populous city by urban area and largest financial center. Considered one of six ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Consulate General Hong Kong
The Consulate General of the United States, Hong Kong and Macau, represents the United States in Hong Kong and Macau. It has been located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, since the late 1950s. The consul general is Gregory May, who has served since September 2022. Due to Hong Kong and Macau's One country, two systems, special status, and in accordance with the United States–Hong Kong Policy Act, the U.S. consulate general to Hong Kong operates as an independent mission, with the consul general as the "chief of mission" (with title of "ambassador)". The consul general to Hong Kong and Macau is not under the jurisdiction of the List of ambassadors of the United States to China, United States ambassador to China, and reports directly to the United States Department of State, U.S. Department of State as do other chiefs of mission, who are ambassadors in charge of List of diplomatic missions of the United State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Consulate-General, Hong Kong
The British Consulate General Hong Kong (BCGHK), located at 1 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, is one of the largest British consulates general in the world and is bigger than many British embassies and high commissions. It is responsible for maintaining British ties with Hong Kong and Macau. Together with the Consulate General of the United States of America, Hong Kong and Macau; the Consulate General of Malaysia; and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, the British consulate general is among the few consulates general in Hong Kong to be housed in its own building. Role Due to Hong Kong's status as a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, the consul general in Hong Kong reports directly to the China Department of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, instead of to the British ambassador to Beijing, unlike consuls general in mainland China. The consulate general in Hong Kong also serves Macau, with severa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consulate General Of Sweden, Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Sweden, Hong Kong () is the diplomatic mission of Sweden in Hong Kong. The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and Macau, established in 1968, plays a vital role in fostering relations between Sweden and the region, focusing on political, economic, and cultural ties. It actively promotes Swedish interests, including marketing products, attracting investments, and fostering educational exchanges. Furthermore, it monitors and reports on political and economic developments in Hong Kong and Macau to Swedish authorities. Additionally, the consulate provides consular services to Swedish citizens, offering support and assistance in various situations. Before 1997, the consulate covered British Hong Kong, and since then, it includes the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. The consulate's history dates back to 1853 when it was established as an honorary consulate, evolving into a career consulate in 1954 and later elevated to a consulate gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consulate General Of South Korea In Hong Kong
The Consulate General of South Korea in Hong Kong (; ) is a consular mission of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Hong Kong and Macau. It is located at 5-6F, Far East Finance Center 16, Harcourt Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong. It is one of the first South Korean overseas missions since the country's foundation, opened in British Hong Kong under approval of the United Kingdom in 1949, going through promotion and expansion in its history. Following the Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong to China in 1997, the Consulate General was able to keep its presence according to a Sino-Korean agreement concerning foreign missions stationed in Hong Kong. History The foundation of the Korean consular mission in Hong Kong has a background of the country's external trade. With the trade between Korea and Hong Kong started in 1947 and the establishment of Anglo-Korean diplomatic relations in 1949, progress was gained on setting up a consulate. On 8 February 1949, a letter from the British Government w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Foreign Affairs And International Trade
Global Affairs Canada (GAC; ; AMC)''Global Affairs Canada'' is the applied title under the Federal Identity Program; the legal title is Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (). is the department of the Government of Canada that manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes Canadian international trade, and leads Canada's international development and humanitarian assistance. It is also responsible for maintaining Canadian government offices abroad with diplomatic and consular status on behalf of all government departments. According to the OECD, Canada's total official development assistance (ODA) (US$7.8 billion, preliminary data) increased in 2022 due to exceptional support to Ukraine and its pandemic response in developing countries, increased costs for in-donor refugees as well as higher contributions to international organizations, representing 0.37% of gross national income (GNI). History The department has undergone numerous name changes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consulate General Of Canada In Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao (; ) represents Canada in the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China. As Hong Kong was linked to the Commonwealth during British administration, Canada's mission was called the Canadian Commission before the transfer of sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997. Since 1980, the Head of Mission in Hong Kong has also served as Consul-General to Macau. Owing to the special status of Hong Kong and Macau, the Consulate General of Canada reports directly to Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa rather than through the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, although it does work closely with its counterparts at the embassy. Under an agreement signed on September 19, 1996, Ottawa and Beijing agreed that the then Commission, to be called the Consulate General, would continue to operate as regulated by normal diplomatic procedures (such as the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations). In common with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
