Chinese dissident says he was berated by ‘pro-regime’ interpreter for UK police
Hong Qi, a Chinese dissident in the UK, reported being berated by a 'pro-regime' interpreter while seeking police assistance after his bank accounts were frozen. During the call, the interpreter allegedly challenged Qi's political beliefs and refused to convey his urgent situation to the police. This incident raises concerns about the infiltration of the Chinese interpreting community and its impact on political dissent.
- ▪Hong Qi contacted UK police after his bank accounts were frozen by Chinese authorities.
- ▪He claims the interpreter berated him and questioned his loyalty to China during the call.
- ▪Devon and Cornwall police stated that the interpreter's services were contracted out, and they have not provided a recording of the call.
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Hong Qi contacted police after discovering that his bank accounts had been frozen Photograph: Fabio De Paola/The GuardianView image in fullscreenHong Qi contacted police after discovering that his bank accounts had been frozen Photograph: Fabio De Paola/The GuardianPoliceChinese dissident says he was berated by ‘pro-regime’ interpreter for UK policeHong Qi, who orchestrated protest against Communist government, claims interpreter on 101 call launched political tiradeDaniel Boffey and Lyndon LiSat 30 May 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 05.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Chinese dissident who orchestrated an anti-government protest in China after fleeing to the UK has claimed that a “pro-regime” interpreter used by a British police force berated him when he sought…
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