Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 119657
China: Diplomatic Service
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Question
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Conservative — Solihull West and Shirley
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.
Answer
Seema MalhotraI refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November 2025 in response to Question 86285.