Experience UK Creativity in a city near you

Through its arts work British Council in China promotes a better understanding among young Chinese of the diversity of contemporary UK by showcasing the excellence in drama, dance, music, visual arts, creative industries, design, film and TV, and literature.  We promote and support a large number of tours and exhibitions from the UK in China that would not be commercially possible otherwise, and use our programmes to provide educational opportunities for artists and partners.

We aim to make the UK the first choice partner for China in collaboration in the arts, from linking promoters in China to work in the UK, providing training and development opportunities in the UK for young Chinese arts managers, to our unique partnership with Arts Council England, building long-term artist links through residencies and exchanges.

UK Arts

MUSIC

Plug in and turn it up — there has never been a better time to start listening to the diverse and varied landscape of the UK music scene.
Morcheeba, by Warner Music

Films and digital content

From dynamic box office hits to challenging, thriving independent cinema, the variety of the UK's cultural landscape is up there on the screen for all to see.
The Merchant of Venice, by Royal Shakespeare Company

Drama & Dance

British dance is taking performance art into the twenty-first century. Contemporary UK drama is more vibrant than ever before.
Dance, British Council image

Visual Arts

The UK is leading in visual arts and galleries across the globe. We're bringing you the best Young British Artists and their best works.
Moore in China, Photographer: Ricky Wong

Fashion and Design

Fashion and design are amongst the most powerful and influential areas within the arts in Britain today.
Design for use, Photographer:Carlo Lavatori

Literature

It's an exciting time for writing in Britain. We're pushing the envelope all the way to the razor-sharp edge of new British literature.
Literature, British Council image

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