October 19, 2022
2 mins read

Chinese diplomat involved in protester assault, alleges UK MP

Chinese Spokesman Wang Wenbin said people had “illegally entered” the grounds and any country’s diplomats would have taken “necessary measures” to protect their premises….reports Asian Lite News

One of China’s most senior diplomats in the UK was involved in the violence against protesters at the Manchester consulate on Sunday, a British MP said, aas per a media report.

“What we saw was the Chinese Consul-General then ripping down posters and peaceful protest,” Alicia Kearns told MPs in the House of Commons, BBC reported.

China has not commented on Consul-General Zheng Xiyuan’s alleged involvement in Sunday’s incident, BBC reported. But the foreign ministry in Beijing defended the actions of the consulate staff.

Spokesman Wang Wenbin said people had “illegally entered” the grounds and any country’s diplomats would have taken “necessary measures” to protect their premises.

The official Chinese version is at odds with video footages and statements issued by the police. Officers had to drag back a protester from inside the consulate gate as he was being attacked.

After Zheng Xiyuan ripped down the placards, Kearns told MPs, there was “grievous bodily harm against a Hongkonger, one of whom was hospitalised for taking part in a peaceful protest”.

“Some were then dragged onto consulate territory for a further beating by officials who have been recognised to be members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

“We cannot allow the CCP to import their beating of protesters, their silencing of free speech and their failure to allow time and time again protests on British soil. This is a chilling escalation,” Kearns said.

Another Conservative MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, asked if the government would “be prepared to expel the Consul-General and any of those that are found to have been part of that punishment beating and the vandalism?”

Foreign office minister Jesse Norman said the government has issued a summons to the Chinese charge d’affaires in London for an explanation, BBC reported.

Norman told the House of Commons: “We’ve already outlined a process of raising this formally with the Chinese embassy… and we will see where these procedures, these legal and prosecutorial procedures, may lead to, and at that point we will take further action.”

ALSO READ: US, UK agree to bolster co-operation on Russia sanctions

Previous Story

British Indian bags Gordon Burn Prize

Next Story

Tourism could become key driver for New India’s rise

Latest from -Top News

Trump Targets BRICS Allies with New Tariff

This move coincides with the ongoing BRICS summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has announced that an additional 10 per cent tariff will

BRICS Endorses India’s Stand on Terror

The treaty proposed by India within the UN framework aims to provide a comprehensive legal basis for combating terrorism….reports Asian Lite News The leaders’ joint statement, issued after the 17th BRICS summit

BRICS Slams US Tariff Hikes

The leaders criticised developed nations for using environmental issues to justify trade restrictions on developing countries….reports Asian Lite News Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Embroiled in a trade war launched by

US Tariffs Pushed to August Amid Talks

In April, Trump announced a base tariff of 10 per cent on most of America’s trading partners and thereafter additional duties ranging up to 50 per cent….reports Asian Lite News US President

Indonesia Joins BRICS Bloc

This year’s BRICS Summit saw an expanded format, reflecting the grouping’s growing relevance in international affairs….reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto into the BRICS
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Indo-UK Summit: Bridging Vedic Wisdom, Modern Tech

Vimana shastra technology of mercury and thorium used in pushpak

Double standards: Tharoor slams new UK travel rules

Tharoor said on Monday said he had pulled out of