Hong Kong, Aug 24 (AFP) A British consulate employee detained in China has returned to Hong Kong, his family said on Saturday.

Simon Cheng disappeared after visiting the neighbouring city of Shenzhen on August 8 and was placed in administrative detention by police.

"Simon has returned to Hong Kong," his family said in a Facebook post, adding he would take "some time to rest and recover". (AFP)

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