The #UK government has published a comprehensive guide to immigration to the country for #BNO citizens following the imposition of the #NSL: 1. Open a "Hong Kong BN(O) Visa’ for BN(O) citizens and their close family members from January 2021."
BNO passport holders from #HongKong will be able to apply for entering or remaining in the country for an initial period of 30 months, which is extendable by another 30 months, or a single period of 5 years. They will be able to work or study, but can't access public funds.
Once they have lived in the UK for 5 years, they can apply for settling in the UK, and after 12 months of staying in the country with that status, they can apply for British citizenship.
Individuals eligible for this route of the immigration needs to fit the following criteria: 1. Have BNO status (this doesn't need to be proved through a passport.) 2. Proof that they can accommodate and support themselves up to 6 months in the UK. 3. Get a TB certificate
4. pay a fee and the immigration health surcharge.
Before the #BNO immigration route comes into effect, #HongKong people with #BNO status can stay in the #UK as a visitor up to 6 months but they don't have the right to live, work or take up long-term study in the UK.
If a Hong Konger is not eligible to enter the UK under existing immigration route, the border officer may consider granting them "Leave Outside the Rules" at the UK border for up 6 months for them and their accompanying dependents.
To show a #HongKong poeple's BNO status, they need a passport to show proof of their identity. They can use a valid or expired BNO passport. If they don't have one, the Home Office can look up records.
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My latest: #HongKong’s adoption of Article 23 Tuesday is being criticized by foreign governments, while some business figures say the law will hasten foreign businesses’ departure from the city.
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The United Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union expressed concern about the ambiguous language in the law and its speedy adoption, which was completed in less than two weeks.
Despite the international criticism, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee hailed the passage of Article 23 as “a historic moment for Hong Kong,” while the Chinese government expressed “full support” of the development.
Summary from #China Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Presser: "We insist on a political solution to all hotspot issues. We resolutely oppose all acts of hegemony, and vigorously safeguard national sovereignty, security, development and the common interests of developing countries.
We will never stop serving the people through diplomacy, and we will vigorously serve the overall situation of national development and stability."
"We will practice genuine multilateralism and promote the democratization of international relations. We will raise our flag more clearly on issues of principle relating to the legitimate rights and interests of the vast number of developing countries ...
"Chinese officials arrested more than 100 Tibetan monks and other ethnic Tibetans in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on Thursday to quell protests against a massive dam project that would destroy six Buddhist monasteries ... rfa.org/english/news/t…
... and force the relocation of two villages."
In a rare act of defiance, residents have taken to the streets of Wangbuding township in Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture since Feb. 14 to oppose the plan to build the 2,240-megawatt Gangtuo hydropower station on the Drichu River.
My latest: The international community has praised #Taiwan’s democratic elections in the face of pressure from Beijing. However, some voters share their concerns on a range of issues with me following DPP's historic victory on Saturday.#Taiwanelections2024 independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia…
For millions of Taiwanese people, this weekend’s presidential and parliamentary elections were an example of a vibrant democracy despite the ire of Beijing that Lai Ching-te won an unprecedented third term in power for the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
“I think the result is a loud and clear message from us to the rest of the world that democracy is our preferred way of life and that Taiwan should be viewed and treated differently from China,” Angus Lai, a 23-year-old delivery worker said.
Taiwan issued a national warning about #China launching a satellite which is flying over the sky of southern Taiwan and cautioning citizens to watch for debris falling from the sky. The English translation of missile has been proven wrong by the Defense Ministry.
This happened as #Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu is holding an international press conference attended by dozens of foreign media outlets.
As Beijing has been repeatedly deploying balloons to areas around Taiwan, including some flying over Taiwan, some foreign media outlets raised question to Wu about whether the satellite launch is another election interference attempt by #Beijing.
"#China appointed a new head of its navy, a move that comes amid worsening tensions in the South China Sea." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Hu Zhongming was promoted to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing attended by President Xi Jinping on Monday, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
The change comes as China flexes its muscles in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims as its own, and in the Taiwan Strait.