Zheng Xiyuan, the Chinese consul general in Manchester, said in an interview that it was his duty to pull the hair of Hong Kong protesters. (Picture taken from Youtube/Sky News, taken from Twitter; synthesized by this newspaper)
2022/10/20 20:56
[Instant News/Comprehensive Report]A group of Hong Kong people organized a protest at the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester on the 16th against the re-election of Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, and a physical conflict broke out with the consulate staff. It was exposed on the Internet that Chinese diplomats dragged Hong Kong people into the consulate. The beating and other pictures caused a public outcry. Zheng Xiyuan, the consul general of the Chinese consulate, admitted that he was involved in the incident and stressed that “this is my responsibility”.
According to live video records, about 60 Hong Kong residents in the UK protested outside the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester. Suddenly, several people walked out of the consulate and destroyed the protest props. After the conflict broke out between the two sides, some protesters were dragged into the consulate area and beaten, but were rescued by the British police who rushed to the scene.
according to《Sky News》According to the report, Zheng Xiyuan emphasized that he did not attack anyone, but the picture was clearly captured, and he pulled a man’s hair in the process. In this regard, Zheng Xiyuan said that he was trying to control the current situation. “He is abusing my country and my leaders. I think this is my duty (It’s my duty).” The reporter asked: “Grab his hair. Responsibilities?” Zheng Xiyuan replied, “Yes! I think any diplomat would do this in such a situation.”
Zheng Xiyuan, the Chinese consul general in Manchester, said in an interview that it was his duty to pull the hair of Hong Kong protesters. (Picture taken from Youtube/Sky News)
Zheng Xiyuan (left) pulls the protesting man’s hair. (Picture taken from Twitter)
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