China's ambassador to the UK today accused the British government of 'over-reacting' to the coronavirus outbreak as he suggested ministers had unnecessarily sparked public 'panic'. Liu Xiaoming criticised the government after earlier this week it suggested all 30,000 UK nationals in China should leave the country if they are able to. Today it was revealed that China had complained to Boris Johnson's father about the Prime Minister's response to the coronavirus outbreak - according to emails accidentally made public by Stanley Johnson himself. Numerous countries around the world, including the US and Australia, have barred foreign travellers from China but the UK is still permitting arrivals. ‘There is no such issue with regard to disappointment, displeasure, discontent with regard to British government’s response.'

Source: Daily Mail February 06, 2020 12:32 UTC