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 details are known about the consulate worker's disappearance?

How has the Foreign Ministry in Beijing responded to the situation?

What similarities are drawn between this incident and the detention of Canadians related to Huawei?

What are the implications of this incident in relation to political tensions between the UK and China?

What is known about the duration of the consulate worker's detention?