Hong Kong summons UK and Australia envoys after activists granted asylum
Summary
Hong Kong has summoned officials from the UK and Australia after those countries granted asylum to two pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong. The activists fled their home country after being charged under a national security law, which the Hong Kong government says is needed for stability. Critics argue the law suppresses dissent.Key Facts
- Two pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong received asylum in the UK and Australia.
- Hong Kong's government has expressed anger, summoning UK and Australian envoys.
- The national security law in Hong Kong is used to charge activists and is controversial.
- Former lawmaker Ted Hui and student leader Tony Chung are the two activists involved.
- Hui fled Hong Kong in 2020 and is now in Australia with protection visas for his family.
- Chung, now in the UK, has been granted refugee status with a five-year residence permit.
- Hong Kong officials state arrests are based on evidence, not political views.
- Hundreds have been arrested under the national security law since it was enacted in 2020.
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