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Written by: Liang Huanmin
2020-06-20 18:08
Last update date: 2020-06-20 18:08The National People's Congress recently passed the legislative decision on the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law, and the draft provisions are about to be released. British Home Secretary Priti Patel sent a letter to Prime Minister Johnson last week, suggesting that British National Overseas Passport (BNO) holders and their families should be provided with clear naturalization channels. The Democratic Party and BNO passport holders held a "gas gathering" today (20th) to urge the UK to implement and expand the rights of BNO holders as soon as possible, granting the right to reside in the UK or British citizenship, to work or study in the local area, etc. Life really paves the way.
The Democratic Party's Yuan Haiwen (middle) said that he hopes that the British side can provide the right of abode for Hong Kong BNO holders. (Photo by Liang Huanmin)
The chairman of the Democratic Party’s International Affairs Committee, Liu Huiqing, expressed the hope that the British government would provide Hong Kong people with the right of abode to the BNO holders to let Hong Kong people know that there is an escape door, and they can protect their rights. It is possible to expedite efforts to discuss the details of assisting Hong Kong people, and then take responsibility for Hong Kong people on that day.
But she said that the Central Government will return the National Security Law of the Hong Kong District to Hong Kong for its own legislation, which is the "right way" and only one country, two systems.
The Democratic Party Sin Chung-kai said that most of the previous drafts would only be passed after three meetings of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. He also believes that many people in Hong Kong are worried about personal freedom after the legislation. Obviously, they have caused panic for the society and the international community. It also proves that the one country, two systems practiced in the past was a complete failure.
The Democratic Party Yuan Haiwen said that he hopes that the British side can provide the right of abode for Hong Kong BNO holders, and clearly stated that it can provide clear and clear plans for housing, work and schooling, and establish a system to help born after the reunification in 1997. The children of BNO holders assist citizens who are subject to political prosecution. Some people who attended the rally said they were worried that after the introduction of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Act, personal freedom would be greatly threatened, and people would be panicked. If they had the right of abode in Britain, they would have no choice but to leave Hong Kong to develop and live abroad.
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