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<p>The Great Britian China Centre (GBCC) receives FCO grant-in-aid annually which
covers the delivery of related projects. Most recently it delivered the 8<sup>th</sup>
UK-China Young Leaders Roundtable in London in September 2018, with broad representation
from young UK MPs, and the 5<sup>th</sup> UK-China Judicial Roundtable in Shanghai
in October 2018. The GBCC continues to be a key partner for HMG in delivering rule
of law reform in China. In 2018/19 it undertook project activity that will inform
HMG's 'Rule of Law for Prosperity' programme in China, including the 3<sup>rd</sup>
UK/China Rule of Law Roundtable in Hainan, China in November 2018. FCO funding also
contributes to GBCC running costs (including salaries for 9 staff, rent of their office
and other administration expenses).</p><p>The FCO is represented on GBCC's Board,
and through attendance at board meetings scrutinises GBCC's activities and receives
regular updates on the impact and value for money of each year's grant. The GBCC produces
Annual Reports and Accounts, which are signed off by the National Audit Office, and
laid before Parliament. The GBCC is also required to be reviewed on a periodic basis,
in accordance with Cabinet Office guidelines. The last Tailored Review concluded in
April 2019 and found that the GBCC was well-run, represents good value-for-money for
HMG, and makes a positive contribution to UK priorities in China.</p><p>The amount
of grant money given in the past five calendar years can be found in the table below.</p><p>
</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Funding</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019-2020</p></td><td><p>£500,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-2019</p></td><td><p>£500,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017-2018</p></td><td><p>£470,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-2017</p></td><td><p>£500,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-2016</p></td><td><p>£250,000</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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