British consulate trade officer Simon Cheng Man-kit has been ordered to serve 15 days of administrative detention on the mainland. Photo: Handout
British consulate trade officer Simon Cheng Man-kit has been ordered to serve 15 days of administrative detention on the mainland. Photo: Handout
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China confirms detention of British consulate trade officer Simon Cheng Man-kit for 15 days

  • Foreign ministry says Simon Cheng held over violation of public security management regulations
  • Cheng’s family says they have not been notified by the mainland about the detention and do not know why he has been held

Catherine WongNectar GanSu Xinqi
Catherine Wong Nectar Gan and Su Xinqi

Updated: 5:59am, 22 Aug, 2019

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British consulate trade officer Simon Cheng Man-kit has been ordered to serve 15 days of administrative detention on the mainland. Photo: Handout
British consulate trade officer Simon Cheng Man-kit has been ordered to serve 15 days of administrative detention on the mainland. Photo: Handout
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