On 15 November 2019, Ambassador Liu Xiaoming conveyed the solicitude of the leaders of the Central Government to Hong Kong Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, who was injured in London while being besieged by the anti-China elements seeking to disrupt Hong Kong.

Ambassador Liu said that the perpetrators’ action was ugly, and it had in nature trampled on the bottom line of law and revealed sinister political purpose. It also shows that the extremists are taking such violence abroad and into the UK. Their action deserves to be condemned not only by the entire Chinese people including the Hong Kong compatriots but also by the British public and the international community unanimously. We urge the British police to carry out a thorough investigation into this incident, bring the offenders to justice and strengthen security protection on Chinese personnel and institutions in the UK. The central government of China firmly supports the SAR government in ending violence and restoring order.

Secretary Cheng expressed her thanks to the leaders of the Central Committee and the State Council for their concern and support. She said she will continue to work hard and assist the Chief Executive and the SAR Government in ending violence, restoring order and implementing “One Country, Two Systems”.