BBC reporters were arrested by China and the British to refute each other on the incid

(Beijing / London Composite Electric) A reporter from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was beaten by the Chinese police when she reported protests in Shanghai, and was released after being detained for a few hours.A British Prime Minister spokesman said that China was shocking and unacceptable.The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded that the person involved did not show the identity of the reporter.

Comprehensive Reuters and Agence France -Presse reported that BBC issued a statement on Sunday (November 27) saying: "BBC is deeply concerned about our reporter Ed Lawrence reporting in Shanghai.During the arrest, he was punched and kicked by the police and put on handcuffs. After being seized for a few hours, he was released. At the time of the incident, he performed the task as an official reporter. "

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Reporter did not show identity

China Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Monday (28th) at a regular press conference, responding to questions, saying that the BBC statement does not match the facts.According to the situation that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs learned from the relevant Shanghai departments, the reporters involved did not indicate the identity of the reporter at the time and did not take the initiative to present a foreign journalist certificate.At the time of the incident, the local law enforcement officers persuaded the on -site personnel to bring them away from the scene without refusing to cooperate.

Zhao Lijian said that China has always welcomed foreign journalists to interview and report in China in accordance with laws and regulations, and provides a lot of assistance and convenience.During an interview with foreign reporters in China, foreign reporters should consciously abide by Chinese laws and regulations.

The mass gathering of the masses on the weekend of Urumqi Middle Road in the center of Shanghai, mourning the victims of the fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang, and protesting the official epidemic prevention and control measures. A large number of reporters came to interview.

In an interview with foreign journalists in China, they must bring an official recognition journalist card with identity.

A British spokesman: shocking or unacceptable

A spokesman for British Prime Minister Sonak said on the 28th that the arrest reporter who executed the task was shocking and could not be accepted."We will continue to express concerns about human rights issues to the Chinese government, and look forward to establishing a frank and constructive relationship at all levels."

British Foreign Minister Cleverly said that the above incident made him "deeply troubled", and tweeted: "The media freedom and protesting freedom must be respected, and no country can be exempted.Execute the task. "

The Foreign Journalist Association in China issued a statement saying that "foreign journalists are increasingly blocked on working days in China, and the police are very disappointed and frustrated by their violations."Security and reporting.