Thousands in Hong Kong have applied for special visas to live in the U.K. : NPR

Migrants from Hong Kong are looking to escape Beijing's grip for the safety of Great Britain, which ruled Hong Kong until the handover to China in 1997. The U.K. has set up a generous visa program.

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