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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

China claims pro-democracy protester ‘illegally’ entered consulate in Manchester

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China‘s foreign ministry claimed the pro-democracy Hong Kong protester assaulted on the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester had illegally entered the premises.

Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, however, declined to confirm or deny whether China‘s consul general in Manchester was involved in the incident.

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