Thousands of Hong Kongers Already Applying to New UK Visa Scheme
19 Feb 2021 Thousands of Hong Kongers have already applied to a new UK visa scheme opened at the end of January in response to the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on democracy and personal liberty in the former British Crown Colony. Nearly 5,000 Hong Kongers have applied for visas since the new immigration route was opened on January 31st, according to The Times, with experts estimating total application could hit 145,000 by the end of the year if the current rate is maintained. Initially open to Hong Kongers holding British National Overseas (BNO) citizenship — a relic of the Canto...
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