section_path: International relations/Foreign embassies and consulates
section_name: Foreign embassies and consulates
paragraph_text: Foreign embassies and consulates
  
  In 2019, China had the largest diplomatic network in the world. China hosts a large diplomatic community in its capital city of Beijing. At present, the capital of Beijing hosts 173 embassies, 1 consulate and 3 representatives, excluding Hong Kong and Macau trade office.