Consulate General of China, Manchester

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

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

History

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

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the consulate distributed 12.7 tonnes of supplies to Chinese students, including masks, disinfectant wipes, and herbal medicine.[3]: 103 

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.[4] Then Consul General Zheng Xiyuan was involved in the clash.[4]

See also

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References

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  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. ^ Loh, Dylan M.H. (2024). China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy. Stanford University Press. ISBN 9781503638204.
  4. ^ a b "British police probe beating of protester on China consulate grounds". Reuters. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.