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Hong Kong's Ted Hui Urges Australia to Back Activists

8/17/2025

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Ted Hui, a former Hong Kong legislator, received asylum in Australia and thanked the government for the protection visa.
He called on Australia to support imprisoned activists, including Jimmy Lai.
The Hong Kong government condemned Australia for sheltering "criminals," while Australian officials criticized Hong Kong's national security law.

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Story summary

Ted Hui, a former Hong Kong legislator, received asylum in Australia and thanked the government for the protection visa.
He called on Australia to support imprisoned activists, including Jimmy Lai.
The Hong Kong government condemned Australia for sheltering "criminals," while Australian officials criticized Hong Kong's national security law.