NEW : China defended the execution in a statement released by the Chinese Embassy in London . ` This was carried out this morning despite repeated requests for clemency and a proper appraisal of Akmal 's mental state . '' Akmal ## i 's supporters said he was mentally ill and officials did not take that into account when trying him . British government had asked China not to execute Shaikh but China says it has no law .
NEW : China defended the execution in a statement released by the Chinese Embassy in London . Akmal ##i 's supporters said he was mentally ill and officials did not take that into account when trying him . British government had asked China not to execute Shaikh but China says it has no law .