Consulate-General of China in Manchester
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LocationManchester, United Kingdom
Address71 Denison Rd
Coordinates53°27′16″N 2°13′08″W / 53.45454°N 2.21894°W / 53.45454; -2.21894
WebsiteOfficial website

The Consulate General of China in Manchester, England, is a diplomatic mission of China in the United Kingdom.[1]

History

The consulate occupies a Grade II listed building called Denison House, built in 1862.[2]

Protest

Main article: Clash at the Consulate General of China, Manchester

On 16 October 2022, the day of the commencement of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, a clash occurred outside the consulate general between UK-based Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and consulate members.[3] Then Consul General Zheng Xiyuan was involved in the clash.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Manchester". manchester.china-consulate.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. ^ McGrath, Thomas (2021-05-29). "The rich history of a secluded mansion in Manchester". The Mill.
  3. ^ a b "British police probe beating of protester on China consulate grounds". Reuters. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.


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