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China returns to the UK through the Hong Kong visa program
China said on January 29 that it will "no longer recognize" British National passports (overseas) for Hong Kongers when the UK is ready to welcome them.
When the UK was ready to welcome thousands of Hong Kongers out of Beijing's dictatorship, China on Jan. 29 said it would "no longer recognize" British national passports (overseas) for Hong Kong people. This happened after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on January 28 announced a new visa scheme that would provide eligible Hong Kong citizens a pathway to British citizenship, allowing millions of Hong Kongers Kong was arrested. First time registered to live and work in the UK under the historic immigration scheme for British Citizenship. Foreign nationals finally opened their doors on January 31.
The UK also accused China of violating a pledge before the handover of Hong Kong in 1997 that the financial center would continue to have considerable freedom and autonomy for at least 50 years. The UK also held that its moral obligation was to protect its subjects of the former British colony.
However, this caused retaliation from Beijing when Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters, "From January 31, China will no longer recognize the so-called passport. again. The BN (O) is the passport and identification and has the right to take other actions. "
However, it is not clear what the latest Chinese statement implies for the Hong Kongers in fact, but it sets the stage for a deeper confrontation between London and Beijing. Just last year, the Chinese authorities warned that they might consider ending the recognition of BN (O) passports. At the time, it was also said that BN (O) holders would not be able to go to mainland China.
Johnson said 'extremely proud'
In a statement, the UK Prime Minister said he was "extremely proud" and added that the country has stood up for freedom and autonomy - values that both the UK and Hong Kong hold. important. . Under the new plan, the UK estimates that nearly three million Hong Kong people and their dependents will be eligible to move to the UK in 5 years and apply for full citizenship.
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