Bob Chan was pulled by his hair and had bad bruising on his face and body after he was dragged into the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester during a peaceful protest about Hong Kong, which he fled last year.
Mr Chan told Sky News he thought he was going to die and was left with injuries to his body and face from being kicked and punched before a British police officer pulled him out of the gates.
"We also did so in response to this incident,and it is right that the Chinese government have now removed these officials from the UK." Diplomatic staff at foreign embassies usually have immunity from arrest and prosecution, especially if an incident happens in their consulates or embassies. Consul general Mr Zheng told Sky News he did not beat anybody up but when asked if he pulled Mr Chan into the consulate by his hair, he said:"He was abusing my country, my leader, I think it's my duty.
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