China calls them “violent criminals.” Asylum seekers from Hong Kong are the latest catalyst for deteriorating relations between Beijing and Western countries.
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U.K. Grants Asylum to Ex-Consulate Worker Who Told of Torture in China
Simon Cheng was held during the height of the Hong Kong protests last year, and his treatment highlighted concerns about China’s legal system.
Ex-Worker at U.K. Consulate in Hong Kong Says China Tortured Him
Simon Cheng spoke out publicly for the first time since he was detained in early August at the end of a business trip from Hong Kong to mainland China.
China Says Employee of U.K.’s Hong Kong Consulate Has Been Freed
The employee, Simon Cheng, was missing for days before the Chinese government confirmed his detention.