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China Condemns UK's Immigration Pathway for Hongkongers

2/10/2026

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The Chinese embassy in Britain criticized the UK's expansion of an immigration pathway for Hongkongers after Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence.
The embassy labeled the move "malicious."
The embassy accused Britain of manipulating the situation.
It urged the UK to stop interfering in China's affairs.
It cited discrimination against Hong Kong residents in Britain.

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The Chinese embassy in Britain criticized the UK's expansion of an immigration pathway for Hongkongers after Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence.
The embassy labeled the move "malicious."
The embassy accused Britain of manipulating the situation.
It urged the UK to stop interfering in China's affairs.
It cited discrimination against Hong Kong residents in Britain.