Ambassador O’Brien and CG Murphy welcomed strong delegations led by Lord Mayor Dennehy of @corkcitycouncil and Mayor Linehan-Foley of @Corkcoco here this week to strengthen their ties with Shanghai and Jiangsu respectively, & to celebrate 20 years of Cork-Shanghai partnership.

A pleasure to host this event in the consulate in Shanghai during CIIE week, and to see the beginnings of a new partnership

Glad to receive @kerryfoodgroup Chair Tom Moran at the consulate in Shanghai last week, together with Team Ireland colleagues from @EI_AsiaPacific and @Bordbia. Really interesting discussion on the market in China and how Kerry is positioning itself here for the future

Sensational rowing from the Irish team in Shanghai over the last week, it was a delight to witness. Congratulations to the athletes, the support staff, and the family and friends that came here in such numbers to support @RowingIreland

Great to have Colm Tóibín kick off his China tour here in Shanghai in front of a hugely enthusiastic crowd at Young Theatre. In association with Archipel Press and @Lit_Ireland

Delighted to support the launch of @orielseasalt products in China and their new collaboration with Shanghai-based Z&B Fitness. The partnership is getting off to a good start!

Int’l Literary Week Shanghai had a real Irish flavour in 2025: @JamesJoyceCentr Director Darina Gallagher joined the milestone launch of a Chinese edition of Finnegans Wake. Lucy Caldwell engaged her fans via livestreams & book signings. Looking forward to having them back soon!

A full house in Shanghai Film Art Center for the featured screening of the superb Irish language movie Aontas at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Filmmakers Damian McCann and @sarahcagordon were on hand to speak to the audience afterwards. #SIFF2025

Irish firm Kastus were in Shanghai last week for SNEC, the largest solar expo in China, showcasing their innovative anti-soiling tech for solar panels. Great to chat with them about their progress in the China market.

Lord Mayor of Cork @sendboyle came to Shanghai this week and marked the 20th anniversary of the excellent and active sister city relationship between Cork and Shanghai.

Fantastic to have teams from all over the region come to town to compete in the North Asian Gaelic Games. Congratulations to @ShanghaiGAA and @GAAAsia for a great tournament and weekend. And to Shanghai and Seoul Gaels for winning!

Great to have the board and management team of @tirlan_ in Shanghai at Bakery China 2025, with the help of the ever impressive @MullinsGrainne showcasing their Avonmore Professional product range

Important milestone yesterday as leaders from @RCSI_Irl, Soochow Uni, Suzhou City & @irlambchina met to launch the International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation, product of 10+ years of RCSI/Soochow collaboration, and the first Sino-foreign joint college in pharmacy.

Very nice to chat with Irish artist Ted Pim today at his impressive new solo exhibition #Loinnir. Showing at @AlmineRech Shanghai until May 24.

Delighted to welcome Minister @JamesBrowneTD to Shanghai for some great St Patrick’s Day engagements. Thanks to Team Ireland, partners and friends for participating in events and celebrations

A pleasure to attend the St Patrick's National Day celebrations in Shanghai hosted by Consul General David Murphy @IrelandinSH, at which Minister @JamesBrowneTD was guest of honour.

On the third anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine, representatives from EU member states and other countries gathered with our Ukrainian colleague at the Polish consulate to express support and solidarity. Ireland will continue our steadfast support for Ukraine.

A pleasure to host the @IrishChamberChi AGM and the launch of their 2025 Year of the Snake report in Ireland House last night. Really interesting takes from a diverse range of sectors. You can read the full report here: https://t.co/RBQGdyRmeL

It was an honour to present my credentials as Ambassador of Ireland to H.E. President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People today.

Fantastic start to @camerataireland China tour with a memorable performance and an incredibly enthusiastic Shanghai audience. A real pleasure to welcome them to Ireland House too. All the best for the rest of the tour!