Six Chinese officials were removed from the UK by China, including one of exactly this senior British diplomats.
news comes just two months after the violence that took place consulate in Manchester.
The UK has demanded that the officials waive their right to diplomatic immunity so that detectives can question them about the Manchester incident.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said he was “disappointed” that no one of in six will now face justice.
Mr. Cleverley said that the removal of China of Mr. Zheng and five other officials shows just how The UK reaction to the incident was severe.
“We will continue on in world stage and domestically comply rule of law, and we expect others to do the same,” he said.
In a written statement to the Chamber of Commons, he also added: “I am disappointed that these people will not be interviewed or face justice.
“Nevertheless, it is correct that those responsible for shameful scenes in Manchester is no longer, or will soon cease to be, a consular staff accredited to the UK.”
group including Zheng Xiyuan, who denied beating a protester in Manchester.
Bob Chan, a democracy protester from Hong Kong, was injured after being dragged to the consulate grounds where he was beaten men on 16 October.
The police determined that at that time 40 protesters had gathered. outside consulate, Mr. office it is British territory, but it cannot be entered without consent.
Greater Manchester Police reported that group of men “came out of in building and the man was dragged to the territory of the consulate and beaten.”
“Because of our fears for in safety of man, the officers intervened and removed the victim from the territory of the consulate, ”the statement explains.
Mr Zheng, who was in accusation of The Chinese outpost in Manchester at the time denied any part in in attack of Mr Chan, even after being identified in photographs and charges of doing it senior Conservative MP.
He later told reporters that he was trying to protect his colleagues through his actions.
He added that Mr. Chang “insulted my country, my leader. I think it’s mine duty”.
China decision the removal of the diplomats could be seen as an attempt to de-escalate the dispute between her and the UK.
