According to the latest news released by the Chinese Embassy in the UK on December 15, the British Foreign Secretary Cleverley issued a statement pointing out the attack on the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester. In view of the British approach, the Chinese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition. Now, the Chinese side has made solemn representations to the British side.

There are two reasons why China is so angry. First, the UK failed to fulfill its due responsibility to protect Chinese diplomats. On October 16, about 40 rioters gathered at the gate of the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester, holding a separatist slogan, shouting separatist slogans, insulting and pushing Chinese staff, and even waiting for an opportunity to crash into the gate of the Chinese Consulate General, causing injuries to Chinese staff.

According to the Vienna Convention and relevant international laws, the receiving country should take all appropriate steps to protect the premises and personnel of other countries' embassies and consulates from invasion and damage. The collision of the Chinese consulate general is a sign of Britain's dereliction of duty and irresponsibility. After the incident, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made representations to the British side, hoping that the British side would fulfill its international responsibilities and take effective measures, Protect the safety of Chinese personnel.

After the incident entered the process of investigation and evidence collection, the British side did not respect China's sovereignty at all. It demanded that China give up diplomatic immunity and tried to include Chinese personnel in the scope of investigation. After being rejected by the Chinese side, the British Foreign Secretary Cleverley issued a statement saying that China "failed to assume legal responsibility", which disappointed the British side. British officials also said that if Chinese diplomats did not agree to participate in the investigation, Britain may list them as undesirable or even deport them.

According to international law and diplomatic regulations, diplomatic representatives enjoy immunity from jurisdiction, litigation, execution and other rights in the country where they are stationed. The British side has no right to investigate Chinese diplomats. In this incident, China was the victim. The British side not only did not safeguard the legal rights of Chinese personnel, but also openly harboured thugs and attempted to investigate China. This act is a great violation of China's sovereignty and dignity, This is the second reason for China's anger.

With regard to the British approach, the Chinese Embassy in Britain made a clear attitude, emphasizing that the premises and personnel of China's diplomatic and consular institutions should not be violated, and hoped that the British side would stop political manipulation, reflect on mistakes, and ensure the safety of Chinese premises and personnel. The Chinese side also warned the British side that, based on the principle of diplomatic reciprocity, any act that infringes on China's interests would be vigorously countered by the Chinese side.

China has always adhered to the foreign policy of mutual respect and peaceful diplomacy, but it is unequivocal in matters relating to national dignity and sovereign security. Britain's provocations have obviously been misplaced. The current British economic situation is severe, and diplomatic relations with Europe are awkward. The Biden government is very dissatisfied with Britain because of the Northern Ireland issue. The voice of independence in Scotland is growing. Britain can be described as a domestic problem and foreign invasion. In contrast, China, As the world's second largest economy, China's comprehensive strength has long been unmatched by Britain. Once China takes countermeasures, it will be an unbearable burden for the Sunak government.