There was a conflict outside the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester on October 16. Some demonstrators claimed that they were dragged into the consulate and beaten. British Foreign Minister James Cleverly responded on October 19 that the incident was unacceptable.
In an interview with the radio, Qi Zhanming pointed out that the demonstrations were peaceful and legal, and that the incident was unacceptable. "They are in British territory, and this kind of behavior is absolutely unacceptable." .
He added: "Manchester Police is investigating and as soon as I get details from it, I'll see what other actions I might choose to take in response."
At a meeting of the British House of Commons on the 18th, Alicia Kearns, the foreign affairs committee, accused the British consul general in Manchester Zheng Xiyuan as one of those involved, including tearing up posters of demonstrators.
Another lawmaker made a statement calling for Zheng Xiyuan to be listed as "persona non grata".
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin also responded to the incident at a regular press conference on the 18th. According to French media reports, he said that the tranquility and dignity of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad cannot be violated, and also pointed out that troublemakers illegally entered the consulate general and endangered the safety of the embassy premises. , requiring the British side to fulfill its responsibilities and strengthen the protection of the premises and personnel of the Chinese embassy and consulate in the UK.
British MPs accuse the Chinese Consul General in Manchester of being involved in the conflict, saying he should be summoned