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Hongkongers in Australia are applying for visa extensions rather than return home to a political crackdown
Life may become even more difficult for Hong Kong citizens seeking refuge abroad, with Canada, Britain and now Australia changing travel advice to warn dual citizens they may be unable to seek consular assistance in Hong Kong.
Key points:
- The Australian government is granting extensions to skilled or graduate visa holders from Hong Kong, under a safe haven scheme
- Authorities in Hong Kong are arresting political activists in greater numbers since the introduction of national security legislation by authorities in Beijing
- 2,500 Hongkongers in Australia have already had their visas extended
The Federal Government issued a new travel warning for the region on Wednesday to advise that dual citizenship is no longer recognised by Hong Kong…
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