China releases British consulate worker detained at border
A worker at the UK consulate in Hong Kong has been released by mainland China after being held at the border, a statement on his Facebook page says.China's foreign ministry confirmed that Mr Cheng had been detained for 15 days for violating public security laws. The UK had said it was"extremely concerned" by his detention.The large-scale demonstrations were sparked by a now-suspended extradition bill that would have allowed Hong Kong to send criminal suspects to China for trial.
Global Affairs said in a statement to the BBC that local staff"will not undertake official business travel outside of Hong Kong".The Canadian government also updated its travel advice for China, warning of border checks on phones. They have grown into a broader movement calling for democratic reform in Hong Kong, and an investigation into alleged police brutality against protesters., according to organisers. However police put the figure much lower at 128,000, counting only those at an officially sanctioned rally in the city's Victoria Park.Aerial footage shows extent of Sunday's Hong Kong protest
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