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Hong Kong Reacts Strongly to UK, Australia’s Asylum Grants
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- Hong Kong summoned UK and Australian envoys following the asylum grants to activists Ted Hui and Tony Chung.
- Hui and Chung fled Hong Kong due to national security charges related to pro-democracy protests.
- Officials condemned the asylum as a challenge to the rule of law.
- Australia is investigating threats against Hui's family amid increasing asylum requests from Hong Kong citizens.
