China Confirms U.K. Consulate Staffer Detained in Hong Kong

A UK consulate worker in Hong Kong went missing after traveling to the mainland. His family filed a missing persons report, and it was later confirmed by Beijing's Foreign Ministry that he is detained. This incident has sparked memories of previous detentions involving Canadians after a Huawei executive's arrest in Canada. The situation raises questions about potential political motives, especially given the UK's stance on Hong Kong protests. The worker is under administrative detention for 15 days, with five days remaining.

What was the last known activity of the UK consulate worker before he went missing?

• He was attending a meeting.

• He was messaging his girlfriend on the train.

• He was at the consulate office.

• He was at a restaurant.

What has the Foreign Ministry in Beijing confirmed about the consulate worker?

• He has been released.

• He is being detained.

• He has left the country.

• He is under house arrest.

What past event does the current detention of the consulate worker remind people of?

• The North Korean summit.

• The Brexit negotiations.

• The detention of Canadians after the Huawei executive's arrest.

• The US-China trade war.

What has the UK been vocal about concerning Hong Kong?

• Environmental issues.

• Tourism development.

• Protests and police tactics.

• Economic policies.

How long is the consulate worker's administrative detention expected to last?

• 10 days

• 30 days

• 20 days

• 15 days