China`s state media accuses worker at UK consulate `of visiting prostitutes`
(The Guardian China)

Allegation directed at employee of consulate in Hong Kong is often used by Bejing authorities to smear criticsChinese state media has accused a worker at the British consulate in Hong Kong who is detained in mainland China of visiting prostitutes - an accusation often used by the authorities to smear the reputation of government critics.Simon Cheng, 28, a trade and investment officer for Scottish Development International, travelled to Shenzhen, a city that borders Hong Kong, on 8 August. He sent messages to his girlfriend as he was about to cross back over the border at about 10pm and has not been heard from since. Related: `We feel helpless`: Hong Kong family`s fears for detained UK consulate worker Continue reading...