Protesters from the French-Chinese community took to the streets of Paris again on Wednesday (March 29) following the police killing of a Chinese man in the French capital.
Police have opened an inquiry after a Chinese man was shot dead at his Paris home on Sunday (March 26), triggering rioting the following evening in the French capital by members of the Chinese community and a sharp reaction from Beijing.
Police said the man attacked police with scissors. The man's family, according to media reports, denied this and some media said he was holding scissors because he had been cutting fish.
The Chinese foreign ministry said it had summoned a French diplomat to explain events. It also sought a thorough investigation by French authorities and steps to be ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in France.