An official government office established in a foreign city to handle diplomatic and consular affairs.

A diplomatic mission in a major foreign city headed by a consul general to manage local affairs and assist its citizens.

The highest ranking diplomat sent by a government to represent its interests and citizens in a specific district of a foreign country.

a diplomatic official who acts as a deputy to a [[总领事|總領事|zong3 ling3 shi4]]

Historical legal privilege where citizens of powerful nations living in semi-colonial countries were exempt from local laws, instead being subject to the laws and legal authority of their own country's consuls; often established through unequal treaties.

A local resident or national of a host country appointed by a foreign government to perform certain consular duties while continuing their regular work.