The UK government says it will offer Hong Kong residents a broader path to citizenship in response to the sweeping new security law for the former British territory.
LONDON. A couple wear face masks as they walk along the Thames embankment in central London on January 28, 2020. Photo by Justin Tallis/AFP
The UK government has said it will offer Hong Kong residents a broader path to citizenship in response to the sweeping new security law for the former British territory.But Chinese ambassador Liu Xiaoming said Beijing has expressed its"grave concern and strong opposition" to the proposals, arguing that London has"no sovereignty, jurisdiction, or rights of supervision over Hong Kong.
China last week enacted the sweeping security law for the restless city of around 7.5 million people, banning acts of subversion, secession, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament last week he will allow anyone with British National status – and their dependents – to come to Britain and eventually receive citizenship.However, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab conceded last week that Britain may be powerless if China moves to prevent a mass exodus.
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