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

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

Topic |   Hong Kong Basic Law
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
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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