History

Norway has had diplomatic representation in China since 1851. During the period of the union between Norway and Sweden, a Norwegian-Swedish Consulate General was established in Guangzhou. In 1853 a Vice Consulate was set up in Shanghai. In 1863 Shanghai became the Consulate General and the station in Guangzhou was turned into a Vice Consulate. Read more

Thursday 4 January representatives from the Norwegian Embassy visited the locations of the first Norwegian official representation in Beijing. Read more

The ties between the Eastern provinces of China and Norway are longstanding, strong and dynamic. During more than 150 years Norwegians have lived and worked here. Our consular presence in Shanghai dates back to 1853, and in 1906 the Royal Norwegian Consulate General was opened as one of Norway's first independent foreign service missions. The 1990-ies have brought new growth to the Norwegian... Read more