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Chinese diplomatic personnel forced out of UK

A Hong Kong protester, center, and Chinese Consulate staff scuffle as police try to intervene, in Manchester, England, Oct. 16, 2022. [VOA]

Six Chinese diplomatic personnel left Britain this week for their alleged roles in assaulting protesters at the Chinese Consulate in Manchester in October.

British parliamentarians and rights defenders welcomed Wednesday's development, even as they criticized 10 Downing Street for not acting sooner.

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