Thousands flee Hong Kong to Britain over independence

London, Ta. 31. Sunday, January, 2021

Thousands of people have fled Hong Kong to Britain due to national security laws enforced by China.

Hong Kong residents fear that China could severely punish Hong Kong citizens who seek democracy under the law. Some who have arrived in Britain say the way China is cutting people's freedoms in Hong Kong is intolerable. People want a better future for children. Are being forced to settle in Britain.

Many Hong Kongers who have arrived in Britain have decided that they will not set foot in Hong Kong again. Most people have left their jobs and come to Britain. They think that China has now taken away everything from us, including freedom of expression and fair elections.

The UK announced last July that it would issue visas to 5 million people in Hong Kong, allowing them to come and stay in the UK.

Britain says that when the occupation of Hong Kong was handed over to China, it was decided that the political autonomy of the Hong Kong people would remain the same.

The UK is issuing visas to Hong Kong nationals with British National Overseas status, under which Hong Kongers can work in the UK for five years and then apply for citizenship. But China is not willing to recognize the visa. Is created.