China detained UK’s consulate worker in Hong Kong

The UK foreign office has expressed concern over reports that a Hong Kong consulate employee has been detained at the Chinese border.

Simon Cheng, who is believed to have come from Hong Kong, got missing on August the 8th during a business trip.

The foreign office said it was seeking more information from authorities in Guangdong province and Hong Kong.

The British embassy in Beijing is providing support to his family.