On the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered a speech, emphasizing that the United Kingdom will not abandon Hong Kong and will continue to ensure that China abides by its commitments to Hong Kong, including the policy of Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong.
In a videotaped speech delivered through the Downing Street social media account of the Prime Minister's Office, Johnson opened with the last Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten's "this is a day of celebration, not sadness" 25 years ago. The Sino-British Joint Declaration promised to implement one country, two systems for Hong Kong. The foundation of contemporary Hong Kong has not changed much, and Hong Kong people continue to prosper.
However, he pointed out that on the eve of Hong Kong's return 25 years ago, the Chinese government began to fail to keep its promises, threatening the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people and the continued prosperity of the region.
Therefore, the United Kingdom provides a way for BNO holders to settle in the United Kingdom, describing the United Kingdom as a country that respects freedom of speech and assembly, and points out that there are currently 120,000 Hong Kong people and families who choose to go there.
Johnson stressed that the UK will not give up on Hong Kong. London made a promise to Hong Kong and Hong Kong people 25 years ago, and now it intends to keep it. It will do everything in its power to ensure that China keeps its promises and re-realizes Hong Kong people's autonomy. Once again, everyone is not sad, but It is jubilant to face the future of Hong Kong.
Bachelet: Pay attention to Hong Kong's arrest of lawyers, social activists and media personalities with the "Hong Kong National Security Law" BNO Visa︱ Hong Kong's applications in the first quarter of this year increased by 25% quarter-on-quarter, down 57% year-on-year, with a total of 123,000 G7 foreign ministers' statements urging China not to help Russia calls on Beijing to respect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy