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 .
NEW : China defended the execution in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in London . Akmal Shaikh '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 followed law .