Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble
Summary
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been allowed to stay in the United Kingdom as a visitor for six months. He reunited with his family there after spending over five years in prison in Hong Kong.Key Facts
- Wu Chi-wai is a former chairman of Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party.
- He was jailed for more than five years under a security law imposed by Beijing.
- Wu was sentenced in 2024 to four years and five months for conspiracy to commit subversion.
- He was arrested along with 46 other activists in Hong Kong’s biggest democracy crackdown case.
- After arriving in the UK on a seven-day immigration bail, Wu's stay was extended to six months.
- The UK Home Office confirmed Wu would not be removed and granted permission to visit.
- Wu’s family currently lives in the UK.
- Rights groups and Hong Kong residents raised concerns about his initial short visa.
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