Staffer at UK’s consulate in Hong Kong detained in China

Bloomberg

China has detained an employee of the UK consulate in Hong Kong during a trip to
the mainland, according to his friend, in a case that threatens to further strain ties between Beijing and London.
Simon Cheng, 28, was reported missing after failing to return from a meeting in the adjacent city of Shenzhen. The Hong Kong police said it has launched a “missing person” investigation and was keeping “close contact” with Chinese
authorities.
“Simon’s disappearance and detention without reason will create panic among investors and entrepreneurs all over the world,” said Annie Li, Cheng’s friend. “I call on relevant authorities in the mainland to release Simon as soon as possible and restore confidence of foreign investors and the public.”