What kind of license plate is the one with 'Shi' on it?
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License plates with 'Shi' at the beginning are for embassy vehicles. Below is relevant information about embassies: Introduction: The scope of an embassy's responsibilities covers all regions of the host country, while a consulate is only responsible for its designated area. Embassies are usually under the direct leadership of the government and the foreign affairs department, whereas consulates typically receive dual leadership from both the foreign affairs department and the embassy in the host country. Many countries only establish embassies in most nations and do not set up consulates. The decision to establish a consulate and its level mainly depends on the number of expatriates and consular affairs, as well as the importance of the region, following the principle of reciprocity. For example, China has an embassy and five consulates general in the United States, each responsible for consular affairs within their respective jurisdictions. In some small countries, foreign nations only establish consulates and appoint consular officials. Modern Diplomacy: Since the beginning of this century, as most European countries have become established (with largely fixed borders and all existing nations having emerged), some countries have abandoned their monarchies, and the United States has gradually become involved in European affairs, diplomacy has begun to change. However, at that time, so-called diplomatic activities were still concentrated in Europe, where imperialist countries interacted with each other—competing for each other's land and colonies. That was one form of diplomacy. The interactions between European countries and those outside Europe were another matter entirely.
