I am delighted to have arrived in Beijing and taken up my posting as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and; non-resident Ambassador to Mongolia. I greatly look forward to deepening the links between our two countries

Dr. Nicholas O'Brien, Ireland's new Ambassador to China, presented a copy of his credentials to Hong Lei, Director General of the Protocol Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on 23 August 2024 Irish Foreign Ministry Global Irish ☘ Irlambchina

I was delighted to visit the Embassy’s Visa Office today and witness the great work done by Dept of Justice colleagues and staff.

A pleasure to meet with Mervue Laboratories and hear of their engagement in China

Ambassador O’Brien was delighted to welcome Minister Charlie McConalogue to China for an important trade mission this week – a valuable opportunity to support the Irish agri-food sector in building new opportunities here, including through promoting high quality Irish food and drink.

A pleasure to welcome Minister McConalogue to the Embassy

The ministerial trade mission continued in Shanghai where we were warmly welcomed by new Consul General David Murphy Consulate General of Ireland, Shanghai The mission was joined by Minister Martin Heydon, in promoting the sale of Irish food and drink in China