Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain
Summary
Pro-democracy activists Tony Chung and Ted Hui from Hong Kong have been granted asylum in Britain and Australia. They faced criminal charges in Hong Kong related to the 2019 antigovernment protests. They both fled due to crackdown under Hong Kong's national security law.Key Facts
- Tony Chung and Ted Hui are pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong.
- British and Australian governments granted them asylum.
- Chung was imprisoned under Hong Kong's national security law.
- Hui faced trial for involvement in 2019 antigovernment protests.
- Hong Kong’s national security law punishes dissent with severe penalties.
- Hui now lives in Australia and works as a lawyer in Adelaide.
- Chung received a five-year residency permit in Britain.
- Hong Kong's government criticized other countries for granting asylum.
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