British consulate staff member detained in China

Simon Cheng, staff member at Britain's consulate in Hong Kong, failed to return to Hong Kong on 8 August. Reuters
Update, 21 Aug 19: China confirms it has detained Cheng. Reuters
Follow-up: Cheng was released and returned to Hong Kong on Sat, 24 Aug 19. Guardian

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