China’s narrative

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U.K-China tensions are mounting. Protesters plan to rally in Hong Kong this evening, calling for the release of British consulate worker Simon Cheng. He failed to return from an Aug. 8 meeting in the border city of Shenzhen, his girlfriend said. China confirmed he was detained under local law. Meanwhile, Beijing is seeking to reshape the global narrative over near-daily protests in the finance hub.