#NathanLaw writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "#LifeboatScheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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Nathan Law writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "Lifeboat Scheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
Nearly 5,000 Hong Kong citizens sign up for new U.K. visa, report says
According to the source, The Times, about half of the 5,000 applicants received were from Hong Kongers who were already in Britain.
Britain says it is fulfilling a historical and moral commitment to Hong Kong’s people after National Security law was enacted by Beijing.
The UK government forecasted that the new visa could attract more than 300,000 people and their dependents to Britain.
Source: Japan Times #Feb18
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/18/asia-pacific/hong-kong-uk-visa-applicants/
#UK #Britain #BNOVisa #HongKong #LifeBoatScheme
According to the source, The Times, about half of the 5,000 applicants received were from Hong Kongers who were already in Britain.
Britain says it is fulfilling a historical and moral commitment to Hong Kong’s people after National Security law was enacted by Beijing.
The UK government forecasted that the new visa could attract more than 300,000 people and their dependents to Britain.
Source: Japan Times #Feb18
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/18/asia-pacific/hong-kong-uk-visa-applicants/
#UK #Britain #BNOVisa #HongKong #LifeBoatScheme
Number of Hong Kong residents moving to Taiwan nearly doubles in 2020
The Taiwan government issued 10,813 residence permits and 1,576 settlement permits to people from Hong Kong in 2020, double that of 2019. Taiwan is popular choice.
Hong Kong’s population released mid of Feb to be 7,474,200 at the end of 2020, 0.6% drop from the previous year.
Numerous new pathways for Hongkongers to leave city have been created in response to authorities’ efforts to crush dissent and erase opposition movement. Australian data from January showed 2,500 Hong Kong nationals in the country had their visa extended and more than 500 hand applied for visas to resettle. In the UK, hundreds of thousands are expected to move via a program to resettle people with British National (Overseas) passport.
Source: The Guardian #Feb25
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/25/number-of-hong-kong-residents-moving-to-taiwan-nearly-doubles-in-2020?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#LifeBoatScheme #Taiwan #HongKong #Hongkonger
The Taiwan government issued 10,813 residence permits and 1,576 settlement permits to people from Hong Kong in 2020, double that of 2019. Taiwan is popular choice.
Hong Kong’s population released mid of Feb to be 7,474,200 at the end of 2020, 0.6% drop from the previous year.
Numerous new pathways for Hongkongers to leave city have been created in response to authorities’ efforts to crush dissent and erase opposition movement. Australian data from January showed 2,500 Hong Kong nationals in the country had their visa extended and more than 500 hand applied for visas to resettle. In the UK, hundreds of thousands are expected to move via a program to resettle people with British National (Overseas) passport.
Source: The Guardian #Feb25
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/25/number-of-hong-kong-residents-moving-to-taiwan-nearly-doubles-in-2020?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#LifeBoatScheme #Taiwan #HongKong #Hongkonger