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Chinese embassy guards brandish electroshock weapons at UK protesters, prompting government warning to Beijing

The proposed new Chinese embassy in London sits at the centre of a row after guards were filmed threatening protesters with electroshock weapons on British soil.
The proposed new Chinese embassy in London sits at the centre of a row after guards were filmed threatening protesters with electroshock weapons on British soil.

Guards at the Chinese embassy in London have been filmed threatening protesters with electroshock weapons, in an incident that has drawn a sharp government response. The UK has warned Beijing that attempts to intimidate or harm individuals on British soil will not be tolerated. The confrontation has sparked fresh fury over China's conduct on UK territory.

Guards reportedly brandished the shock devices directly at demonstrators gathered outside the embassy.

The UK government issued a formal warning to Beijing after the footage emerged, demanding restraint.

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