The British government says it is 'extremely concerned' over reports that an employee of its Hong Kong consulate has been detained.
LONDON — The British government said it was"extremely concerned" over reports that an employee of its Hong Kong consulate has been detained.
“We are extremely concerned by reports that a member of our team has been detained returning to Hong Kong from Shenzhen," the statement said, adding that the foreign ministry was seeking further information from authorities. Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 under the principle of"one country, two systems," which promises the region certain democratic rights not afforded to people on the mainland. In recent years, some Hong Kong residents have accused the Communist Party-ruled central government of steadily chipping away at their freedoms.
The reports come as Hong Kong's leader, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, said Tuesday that she was setting up a"platform for dialogue" to resolve differences in the city following the protests.
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