China has asked Twitter to probe into what it says a hack of its ambassador's official account, which liked a pornographic post.&nbsp;

Liu Xiaoming's account showed the liked video for more than an hour on Wednesday, which caused a number of comments and reactions before it was pulled down.&nbsp;

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"Some anti-China elements viciously attacked Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Twitter account and employed despicable methods to deceive the public," said a statement posted on the embassy's website.&nbsp;

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It further said that the matter is reported to Twitter and asked the social media giant to take the issue "seriously" and make "thorough investigations".&nbsp;

"The Embassy reserves the right to take further actions and hope that the public will not believe or spread such rumour," it said.&nbsp;

Twitter has so far not commented on the matter.&nbsp;

Liu is one of China's most outspoken ambassadors, who often gives very aggressive interviews to defend Beijing's actions and policies.&nbsp;

China has imposed an official ban on Twitter and pornography, but Chinese diplomats and journalists often use their Twitter accounts to push China's agenda.&nbsp;

Liu's Twitter account, which was set up last year in October has over 85,000 followers.&nbsp; 
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China has asked Twitter to probe into what it says a hack of its ambassador's official account, which liked a pornographic post. Liu Xiaoming's account showed the liked video for more than an hour on Wednesday, which caused a number of comments and reactions before it was pulled down.

China has asked Twitter to probe into what it says a hack of its ambassador's official account, which liked a pornographic post. Liu Xiaoming's account showed the liked video for more than an hour on Wednesday, which caused a number of comments and reactions before it was pulled down. Also read | China, US exchange barbs after paper refuses to carry envoy's op-ed "Some anti-China elements viciously attacked Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Twitter account and employed despicable methods to deceive the public," said a statement posted on the embassy's website. Also read | As India-China standoff escalates, foreign ministers to meet in Moscow It further said that the matter is reported to Twitter and asked the social media giant to take the issue "seriously" and make "thorough investigations". "The Embassy reserves the right to take further actions and hope that the public will not believe or spread such rumour," it said. Twitter has so far not commented on the matter. Liu is one of China's most outspoken ambassadors, who often gives very aggressive interviews to defend Beijing's actions and policies. China has imposed an official ban on Twitter and pornography, but Chinese diplomats and journalists often use their Twitter accounts to push China's agenda. Liu's Twitter account, which was set up last year in October has over 85,000 followers.

Chinese ambassador likes pornographic video, Beijing demands investigation over hacking claims

China's embassy in London has angrily demanded that Twitter investigate what it says was a hack on its ambassador's official account, which "liked" a pornographic video.

The video remained on the "liked" section of Liu Xiaoming's account for over an hour on Wednesday, attracting a stream of comments and reactions before being taken down.

"Some anti-China elements viciously attacked Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Twitter account and employed despicable methods to deceive the public," a statement posted on the embassy's website said.

"The embassy has reported this to Twitter company and urged the latter to make thorough investigations and handle this matter seriously.

"The Embassy reserves the right to take further actions and hope that the public will not believe or spread such rumour."

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A Twitter spokesperson declined to comment.

Liu is known as one of China's most outspoken diplomats, using a pugnacious approach in media interviews and online to defend his government.

Twitter and pornography are officially banned in China, which the ruling Communist Party heavily censors.

However China's diplomats and journalists for the state-run media have in recent years set up Twitter accounts to promote and defend the government to foreigners.

Liu set up his Twitter account in October last year. He has more than 85,000 followers.&nbsp;

China's embassy in London has angrily demanded that Twitter investigate what it says was a hack on its ambassador's official account, which "liked" a pornographic video.

China's embassy in London has angrily demanded that Twitter investigate what it says was a hack on its ambassador's official account, which "liked" a pornographic video. The video remained on the "liked" section of Liu Xiaoming's account for over an hour on Wednesday, attracting a stream of comments and reactions before being taken down. "Some anti-China elements viciously attacked Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Twitter account and employed despicable methods to deceive the public," a statement posted on the embassy's website said. "The embassy has reported this to Twitter company and urged the latter to make thorough investigations and handle this matter seriously. "The Embassy reserves the right to take further actions and hope that the public will not believe or spread such rumour." The Embassy Spokesperson issued the following statement: Recently, some anti-China elements viciously attacked Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Twitter account and employed despicable methods to deceive the public. The Chinese Embassy strongly condemns such abominable behaviour. pic.twitter.com/RnBfeZho7O — Chinese Embassy in UK (@ChineseEmbinUK) September 9, 2020 × A Twitter spokesperson declined to comment. Liu is known as one of China's most outspoken diplomats, using a pugnacious approach in media interviews and online to defend his government. Twitter and pornography are officially banned in China, which the ruling Communist Party heavily censors. However China's diplomats and journalists for the state-run media have in recent years set up Twitter accounts to promote and defend the government to foreigners. Liu set up his Twitter account in October last year. He has more than 85,000 followers.

China says UK envoy's Twitter account hacked; asks Twitter to investigate

China will respond resolutely to any attempt by Britain to sanction Chinese officials following the imposition of a security law in Hong Kong, its ambassador in London said on Sunday.

China will respond resolutely to any attempt by Britain to sanction Chinese officials following the imposition of a security law in Hong Kong, its ambassador in London said on Sunday. Earlier this month Britain introduced a new sanctions regime to target individuals it says are involved in human rights abuses or organised crime. Some lawmakers in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party have said the sanctions should be used to target Chinese officials. "If UK government goes that far to impose sanctions on any individual in China, China will certainly make a resolute response to it," Liu Xiaoming told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show. "You've seen what happens in the United States - they sanction Chinese officials, we sanction their senators, their officials. I do not want to see this tit-for-tat happen in... China-UK relations." British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the same programme he would not be drawn on future additions to Britain's sanctions list but he denied that Britain would be too weak to challenge China through this channel. Raab said he would update Britain's parliament to outline further measures on Hong Kong and China on Monday. Britain says the new national security law in Hong Kong breaches agreements made before the handover and that China is crushing the freedoms that have helped make Hong Kong one of the world's biggest financial hubs. Hong Kong and Beijing officials have said the law is vital to plug holes in national security defences exposed by recent protests. China has repeatedly told Western powers to stop meddling in Hong Kong's affairs.

China says it will respond resolutely if UK sanctions officials

China's ambassador to Britain on Monday warned against any "external interference" in Hong Kong, where months of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/hong-kong-police-legitimacy-draining-away-amid-spiral-of-rage-and-retaliation-262898">protests have erupted into increasingly violen</a>t confrontations.

At a press conference in London, Liu Xiaoming singled out Britain and the United States for meddling in internal Chinese affairs.

"We would like to tell those external forces that the Chinese government remains steadfast... to oppose any" external interference in Hong Kong affairs, he said.

The comments came as Britain, the former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-defence-ministry-defends-deploying-soldiers-in-hong-kong-calls-it-most-pressing-task-262844">colonial power in Hong Kong</a>, expressed concerns about the escalation of violence between protesters and authorities.

Riot police on Monday sought to dislodge several hundred pro-democracy protesters who occupied a university and had set fire to its main entrance.

Police, who have in recent days been attacked with arrows, used tear gas and fired live rounds.

"The UK is seriously concerned by the escalation in violence from both the protesters and the authorities around Hong Kong university campuses," the British Foreign Office said.&nbsp;

"It is vital that those who are injured are able to receive appropriate medical treatment, and that safe passage is made available for all those who wish to leave the area.&nbsp;

"We need to see an end to the violence, and for all sides to engage in meaningful political dialogue ahead of the District Council elections on Sunday."

Liu Xiaoming accused the protesters of trying to destabilise and paralyse Hong Kong to "seize power".

"Hong Kong citizens live under black terror created by violent extremism with their life and property under severe threat," he said.

He warned that Hong Kong was "sliding into the abyss" and if the violence continues, "the future will be unimaginably dreadful".

"The once Oriental star is turning into the Oriental scar," he told reporters.

China's ambassador to Britain on Monday warned against any "external interference" in Hong Kong, where months of protests have erupted into increasingly violent confrontations.

China's ambassador to Britain on Monday warned against any "external interference" in Hong Kong, where months of protests have erupted into increasingly violent confrontations. At a press conference in London, Liu Xiaoming singled out Britain and the United States for meddling in internal Chinese affairs. "We would like to tell those external forces that the Chinese government remains steadfast... to oppose any" external interference in Hong Kong affairs, he said. The comments came as Britain, the former colonial power in Hong Kong, expressed concerns about the escalation of violence between protesters and authorities. Riot police on Monday sought to dislodge several hundred pro-democracy protesters who occupied a university and had set fire to its main entrance. Police, who have in recent days been attacked with arrows, used tear gas and fired live rounds. "The UK is seriously concerned by the escalation in violence from both the protesters and the authorities around Hong Kong university campuses," the British Foreign Office said. "It is vital that those who are injured are able to receive appropriate medical treatment, and that safe passage is made available for all those who wish to leave the area. "We need to see an end to the violence, and for all sides to engage in meaningful political dialogue ahead of the District Council elections on Sunday." Liu Xiaoming accused the protesters of trying to destabilise and paralyse Hong Kong to "seize power". "Hong Kong citizens live under black terror created by violent extremism with their life and property under severe threat," he said. He warned that Hong Kong was "sliding into the abyss" and if the violence continues, "the future will be unimaginably dreadful". "The once Oriental star is turning into the Oriental scar," he told reporters.

China envoy warns US, UK against 'external interference' in Hong Kong

Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Envoy to UK addresses Press Conference on Hong Kong Crisis

Chinese Envoy to UK addresses Press Conference on Hong Kong Crisis

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-kingdom-economy-shrinks-as-brexit-global-worries-mount-purchasing-managers-index-232725">Bank of England governor Mark Carney</a> has withdrawn from a high-profile business event with China's ambassador to London, sources said Monday, as pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong.

Carney had been due to speak at the dinner, aimed at boosting Chinese business links, which is scheduled for September 3 at the Guildhall, the administrative centre of the City of London financial district.

However he will not now attend because of "diary issues", a source close to the matter told AFP.

Some local politicians are reportedly unhappy at the timing of the event, as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-fire-tear-gas-during-another-weekend-of-protests-242034">Hong Kong police continue to clash with democracy activists</a>.

"The City must use this event to remind China of its responsibilities on human rights, democracy and free speech in Hong Kong," City Councillor Richard Crossan told Monday's edition of London's free daily financial newspaper City AM.

"As the situation in Hong Kong develops, the City must also remember that it is not just a financial services lobbying group.

"It has moral responsibilities, whether it wants them or not."

Another source suggested that a BoE representative could be sent in Carney's place.

Carney had been due to attend alongside China's ambassador to London, Liu Xiaoming, and Catherine McGuinness, who is policy chief for the City of London Corporation.

Both the Bank of England and the City of London Corporation declined to comment.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has withdrawn from a high-profile business event with China's ambassador to London, sources said Monday, as pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has withdrawn from a high-profile business event with China's ambassador to London, sources said Monday, as pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong. Carney had been due to speak at the dinner, aimed at boosting Chinese business links, which is scheduled for September 3 at the Guildhall, the administrative centre of the City of London financial district. However he will not now attend because of "diary issues", a source close to the matter told AFP. Some local politicians are reportedly unhappy at the timing of the event, as Hong Kong police continue to clash with democracy activists. "The City must use this event to remind China of its responsibilities on human rights, democracy and free speech in Hong Kong," City Councillor Richard Crossan told Monday's edition of London's free daily financial newspaper City AM. "As the situation in Hong Kong develops, the City must also remember that it is not just a financial services lobbying group. "It has moral responsibilities, whether it wants them or not." Another source suggested that a BoE representative could be sent in Carney's place. Carney had been due to attend alongside China's ambassador to London, Liu Xiaoming, and Catherine McGuinness, who is policy chief for the City of London Corporation. Both the Bank of England and the City of London Corporation declined to comment.

Bank of England chief pulls out of Chinese event

China will not "sit by and watch" and is ready to "quell the unrest swiftly" if the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-china-should-treat-hong-kong-humanely-before-trade-deal-can-be-agreed-243136">crisis in Hong Kong</a> becomes "uncontrollable", China's ambassador to London said on Thursday.

"If the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-urge-china-to-adhere-to-sino-british-joint-declaration-on-hong-kong-us-state-department-243027">situation deteriorates further into unrest</a> uncontrollable by the SAR (Special Administrative Region) government, then the central government will not sit by and watch," Liu Xiaoming said in a televised press conference.

"We have enough solutions and enough power to quell the unrest swiftly," he said.

Images taken by AFP earlier on Thursday showed thousands of Chinese military personnel waving red flags and parading at a sports stadium in the city of Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong.

Dozens of armoured personnel carriers and supply trucks were also parked nearby.

"We hope this will end in an orderly way. In the meantime we are fully prepared for the worst," Liu said.

Watch: UK condemns violence in Hong Kong

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He also protested against "foreign interference" in the Hong Kong protests and urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to handle the issue with "great caution".

"I think some politicians in this country... still regard Hong Kong as part of the British empire," he said.

The Hong Kong protests were sparked by opposition to a plan to allow extraditions to the mainland, but have since morphed into a wider -- sometimes violent -- call for democratic rights.

The movement represents the greatest challenge to Beijing's authority since the city was handed back by the British in 1997 under a deal that allowed it to keep freedoms that many Hong Kongers feel are being eroded.

China earlier this month warned Britain to stop "meddling" after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and emphasised the need for a "fully independent investigation into recent events".&nbsp;

China will not "sit by and watch" and is ready to "quell the unrest swiftly" if the crisis in Hong Kong becomes "uncontrollable", China's ambassador to London said on Thursday.

China will not "sit by and watch" and is ready to "quell the unrest swiftly" if the crisis in Hong Kong becomes "uncontrollable", China's ambassador to London said on Thursday. "If the situation deteriorates further into unrest uncontrollable by the SAR (Special Administrative Region) government, then the central government will not sit by and watch," Liu Xiaoming said in a televised press conference. "We have enough solutions and enough power to quell the unrest swiftly," he said. Images taken by AFP earlier on Thursday showed thousands of Chinese military personnel waving red flags and parading at a sports stadium in the city of Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong. Dozens of armoured personnel carriers and supply trucks were also parked nearby. "We hope this will end in an orderly way. In the meantime we are fully prepared for the worst," Liu said. Watch: UK condemns violence in Hong Kong × He also protested against "foreign interference" in the Hong Kong protests and urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to handle the issue with "great caution". "I think some politicians in this country... still regard Hong Kong as part of the British empire," he said. The Hong Kong protests were sparked by opposition to a plan to allow extraditions to the mainland, but have since morphed into a wider -- sometimes violent -- call for democratic rights. The movement represents the greatest challenge to Beijing's authority since the city was handed back by the British in 1997 under a deal that allowed it to keep freedoms that many Hong Kongers feel are being eroded. China earlier this month warned Britain to stop "meddling" after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and emphasised the need for a "fully independent investigation into recent events".

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