Pro-democracy Hong Kongers have told SBS News they welcome news that the federal government is considering a plan to offer them safe haven LinEvlin nbaker_au
Pro-democracy Hong Kongers based in Australia have welcomed the news that the federal government may offer them safe haven.Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he was"actively considering" following Britain's footsteps and issuing visas to Hong Kong residents who are endangered by a new security law imposed by ChinaThe plans have infuriated Beijing, which has urged Australia to stop interfering in China's internal affairs regarding Hong Kong.
A teenage girl waving an independence flag was among hundreds of people arrested during protests against the law in Hong Kong in the first few days of it being implemented.Claudia, originally from Hong Kong and in Australia on a working holiday visa, said Mr Morrison's comments would be welcome by many here and back in Hong Kong.
Claudia has been taking part in pro-democracy activism in Australia and said she is now likely a target of China. "Chinese authorities have wasted no time in cracking down on protesters after pushing through new national security laws," Amnesty International Australia campaigner Nikita White said.
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