ireland-china relations
Ireland and China's strong trade and cultural relations date back many years but have blossomed over the past decade. Irish music and dance is growing in popularity in China, in large part due to the huge popularity of Riverdance, and of course Irish pubs are to be found in every major Chinese city.
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With increasing economic and cultural ties between the two countries there is a growing interest in Chinese Studies in Ireland, with increasing numbers of students enrolling in Chinese Studies courses and availing of opportunities to study in China. The reverse is also the case, with many Chinese students choosing to study English in Ireland, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Ireland's colleges and universities. |
There is a vibrant and growing community of first and second generation Chinese people living in Ireland, indeed possibly now the largest minority group in the country. Chinese art, food, and other aspects of Chinese culture are increasingly being appreciated by a wider audience in Irish.
"Ireland and China have a close and friendly relationship which is growing all the time. As Ambassador of Ireland to China, I am delighted at the progress that is being made and the contacts that continue to be developed, not only in the political and economic, but also in the education, cultural and human spheres".
Declan Kelleher - Irish Ambassador to China
Useful Links
| Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ireland (Dublin) http://ie.china-embassy.org/eng |
| Irish Embassy in China (Beijing) http://www.embassyofireland.cn |
| Irish Consulate in Shanghai http://www.irishconsulateshanghai.cn |
| Discover Ireland http://www.discoverireland.ie |