Images protesters hang in front of the Chinese consulate in Manchester, prompting consulate officials to attack protesters.
The British government said China summoned its consul-general and five diplomats to the country after police tried to question him over the beating of Hong Kong protesters outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester two months ago.
A group of British activists and politicians who oppose the Chinese government. He says the British government should do more than allow the Chinese government to repatriate these people. without being punished for such an “outrageous attack”.
British authorities had previously asked officials to give up their diplomatic privileges to allow police to question them in relation to the incident.
British Foreign Secretary James Clevery Expressing disappointment that these people have not entered the British justice system.
On October 16, Hong Kong pro-democracy protester Bob Chan was dragged into the attack on the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester. after protesting on the sidewalk in front of the consulate
Zheng Siyuan, China’s consul-general in Manchester, denied harming Bob Chan but later said he was trying to protect his colleagues because Bob Chan “slandered my country, my leader, who he was considered a ‘bad man'”. “
A consulate spokesman said at the time: Hong Kong protesters behaved offensively in front of photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“This is an unacceptable act. This is unacceptable for any embassy and consulate in any country, so we strongly condemn and oppose this disgusting act,” the spokesman said.
Getting these diplomats out of England was seen as an attempt by the Chinese government to de-escalate the dispute and avoid back-and-forth retaliation between the two countries after Britain said the Chinese embassy in London clearly acknowledged that if the diplomats did not cooperate with the police They will face the consequences. This can include being declared a banned person and being expelled from the country.
Video footage shows the chaos outside the Chinese consulate on October 16.
respect the law
The British Foreign Secretary said: ‘We will continue to be on the world stage. and nationally under the law and other nations are expected to do so.’
He wrote in a statement to the British House of Representatives: “I am disappointed that these people do not need to be questioned. However, it is legitimate that those involved in the humiliating Manchester incident are not or will soon cease to be consular officers in England.”
The British government told China the six diplomats must give up their diplomatic privileges this week. After request for questioning by Manchester Police
By diplomatic privileges we mean diplomats and their families. You will not be arrested or prosecuted under the law to civil and criminal offenses in the countries in which they operate
Upon hearing reports that China has recalled its diplomats to their country, Chan released a statement saying:
“It has been 2 months since I was attacked by Chinese consulate staff. Today I learned that some consulate employees have been sent back to China. Even though it took two months, I believe this is one way to solve this complex diplomatic problem.
“I moved to this country with my family to live an independent life. What happened on October 16, 2022 is unacceptable. And the withdrawal of these Chinese diplomats gives the impression that the case is closed”.
Manchester Police say around 40 protesters gathered outside the Chinese consulate during the incident. Later, a group of men stormed out of the building and dragged a male protester into the consulate area and attacked them. which goes to the consulate area also on the British territory But must first obtain the consent of the owner of the establishment.
“Due to concerns for the man’s safety the police intervened and took the victim out of the consulate area,” read a police statement.
