China says detains employee of British consulate in Hong Kong | World News, The Indian Express

China says detains employee of British consulate in Hong Kong | World News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |Beijing |Published: August 21, 2019 2:25:31 pm

China says detains employee of British consulate in Hong Kong

Simon Cheng did not return to work on August 9 after visiting the neighbouring mainland city of Shenzhen the previous day, Hong Kong news website HK01 reported, citing an interview with his girlfriend and family.

Simon Cheng, a staff member of Britain’s consulate in Hong Kong, was reported missing by local media after visiting the neighbouring mainland city of Shenzhen. (Source: FACEBOOK/FREE SIMON CHENG/via REUTERS)

A Chinese national working at Britain’s Hong Kong consulate has been detained in China’s border city of Shenzhen for violating the law, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, likely worsening already strained ties between Beijing and London.