News and events

13 January 2026

Visit of An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to China

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin paid an official visit to China from 4-8 January 2026. This was the first visit by a Taoiseach to China since 2012. The visit focused on strengthening Ireland’s relations with China, including deepening the political, cultural and economic connections between our two countries.

13 January 2026

Chinese market for beef reopens

Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed the announcement that China would reopen its market to Irish beef

24 December 2025

Christmas and New Years Greetings from Ambassador O'Brien

28 November 2025

Ireland Pavilion at the World Green Development Investment and Trade Expo

Ambassador O’Brien attended the World Green Development Investment and Trade Expo in November, at which Ireland was country of honour.

10 November 2025

Promoting Sino-Irish Higher Education Cooperation

In a busy few weeks for Irish higher education in China, Ambassador O'Brien and the Embassy supported education events in Beijing, Fuzhou and Zhengzhou.

28 October 2025

Outreach Visit to Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Earlier this month, Ambassador Dr Nicholas O'Brien led a trade and investment outreach visit to the city of Chengdu in Sichuan Province.

30 September 2025

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from Ambassador O'Brien and Colm Tóibín

15 July 2025

Discovering Ireland

The Embassy of Ireland in Beijing was delighted to welcome over 1,100 guests with a céad míle fáilte at our Discovering Ireland event in June, celebrating all things Irish: GAA, music, dance, poetry, and the finest food and drink!