China lodges representation over UK police's excessive law enforcement

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 27, 2026

China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and grave concern regarding the arbitrary and excessive law enforcement actions of the British police, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

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