Apple Daily founder believed legislation imposed in 2020 was ‘all bark and no bite’ after being urged to consider his personal safety, key prosecution witness says.
The United States provided details about its temporary “safe haven” programme that will allow Hongkongers to work in the country, soon after US lawmakers were told that those seeking protection were frustrated by their inability to gain information about the plan.
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The law would make Hong Kongers who have their residency revoked eligible for refugee status as victims of political persecution. - AFP
WASHINGTON (Reuters): A bipartisan group of senior US senators reintroduced a Bill on Tuesday (Feb 9) to make it easier for people from Hong Kong fearing persecution after joining protests against China to obtain US refugee status.
The 12 senators, led by Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Bob Menendez, said the Bill was a response to a draconian national security law introduced by China in Hong Kong last year that was the focus of mass street protests.
The Hong Kong Safe Harbour Act would make Hong Kongers who participated peacefully in the protest movement and have a well-founded fear of persecution eligible for processing as refugees in Hong Kong or a third country.