China releases U.K. consulate worker Simon Cheng as Hong Kong protests turn violent again
HONG KONG — A man who works for Britain's consulate in Hong Kong was released by Chinese authorities on SaturdaySimon Cheng Man-Kit was detained in the border city of Shenzhen while trying to return to Hong Kong from a business trip in mainland China on Aug. 8."He has returned to Hong Kong safely, and is in the company of Consulate staff and friends," the post said.
Simon Cheng, a staff member of Britain's consulate in Hong Kong, who was reported missing by local media after visiting the neighbouring mainland city of Shenzhen.The family didn't provide details about what triggered his arrest and asked for privacy while he rests following the ordeal.that Cheng would be held for 15 days by Shenzhen police but didn't specify what law he was suspected of violating.
His arrest triggered protests outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong on Wednesday. His supporters alsoCheng works for the Scottish Development International unit with the consulate. After earlier expressing concern for his welfare, the government applauded his release. "We welcome the release of Simon Cheng and are delighted that he can be reunited with his family. We will continue to provide support to them," a spokesman for Britain's foreign ministry said on Saturday.under Beijing's rule of the territory.
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