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2021-01-30T12:37:38.906Z


The British government announced on January 29 that Hong Kong’s British Citizen (Overseas) Passport (BNO) holders will provide a visa program. On the same day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that “China no longer recognizes the so-called BNO passport as a travel document.


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Written by: Li Xiukun

2021-01-30 20:21

Last update date: 2021-01-30 20:32

The British government announced on January 29 that Hong Kong's British Citizen (Overseas) Passport (BNO) holders will provide a visa program. On the same day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that "China no longer recognizes the so-called BNO passport as a travel document and proof of identity." Some British journalists wrote an article in the Russian media, claiming that Britain has its own problems and cannot open the country to Hong Kong people, and called on Prime Minister Johnson to review the entire plan as soon as possible.

BNO: The picture shows the Al Jazeera office in New York City, USA on January 13, 2016.

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Al Jazeera: Beijing has been thinking for a long time

Al Jazeera said on January 29 that the reporter surnamed Katrina Yu (transliteration) of the station said that for many people, China’s decision to no longer recognize the British National (Overseas) passport (BNO) does not cause People are unexpected.

She said: "Beijing has been thinking about this move for several months. It has something to do with the National Security Law... It makes any separatism or any subversion of the government illegal."

BNO: The picture shows the logo inside the Russia Today office in Moscow, Russia, on December 6, 2019.

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Russia Today: British grandstanding

British journalist Damian Wilson published a commentary in Russia Today (RT) on the 5th, with the title "Hong Kong people, sorry...weak Britain is not suitable for opening the country, and must reconsider the hasty grant of citizenship." (Sorry Hong Kongers... broken Britain is in no fit state to open its doors and must rethink rash offer of citizenship).

He wrote, "You have to think about why the government waited 23 years to provide this proposal. I dare say this is largely a political grandstanding?"

In addition, he pointed out that Prime Minister Boris Johnson thought that doing so would make him look noble and brave, but these may quickly break down when dissatisfied immigrants find that they have no work, no place to shelter, and no family around. , And being in the midst of a global pandemic that has been catastrophically dealt with.

He said that the whole plan must be identified and classified urgently, otherwise it will be too late.

BNO: The picture shows the sign at the entrance of the BBC Television Center in London, England, on October 18, 2007.

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BBC: More actions in China?

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) diplomatic correspondent James Landale analyzed on the 29th that Beijing did not like the United Kingdom to make it easier for BNO holders to settle in the United Kingdom. China promised to retaliate and therefore refused to recognize the BNO.

He pointed to reports that BNO holders can be banned from holding public office and raised questions about whether their voting rights will be restricted and whether China will implement more measures to make it more difficult for them to leave Hong Kong.

He said that the British side is determined to fulfill its moral responsibilities and protect BNO holders.

And the Chinese government is determined to prevent a destructive wave of immigration in Hong Kong.

BNO: The picture shows the design pictures of the British National (Overseas) passport (right) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport (left) issued on January 29 by the Associated Press.

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"The Economist": China cares about money most

"The Economist" weekly published an article on the 30th entitled "Hong Kongers eye British citizenship but fear retaliation from China" (4.Hong Kongers eye British citizenship but fear retaliation from China).

The article pointed out that the quarrel between China and Britain over the expansion of BNO power marked the further deterioration of relations between the two countries.

The article mentioned that the public may not be the focus of China's attention.

Bank of America estimates that immigrants leaving Hong Kong may cause as much as HK$280 billion in capital outflows in 2021.

China may not object to the introduction of people loyal to China into Hong Kong, but it does not want to say goodbye to billions of dollars.

BNO: The picture shows the Republican Senator Cruz speaking in Congress on January 27.

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"Wall Street Journal": Hong Kong may become a place where people cannot escape

"The Wall Street Journal" editorial article on the 29th was titled "Hong Kong's Escape Routes" (Hong Kong's Escape Routes).

The article stated that China’s message is clear: Hong Kong may become a place where people cannot escape.

The article stated that U.S. Republican Senator Ted Cruz blocked legislation in December 2020, making it easier for Hong Kong people to obtain refugee status or temporary protected status in the United States.

The article said Cruz’s move was shameful.

The article points out that the administration of US President Joe Biden has the opportunity to do better in the cause of freedom by following the excellent examples of Britain.

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