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Hong Kong Summons British, Australian Envoys Over Asylum for Activists

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Chung and Hui have both been targeted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.

Hong Kong Summons British, Australian Envoys Over Asylum for Activists

Ted Hui, the former Hong Kong councilor who has now been granted asylum in Australia, is seen in Sydney at a rally. Huang Jiachuan/The Epoch Times

Guy Birchall

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The Hong Kong government summoned the British and Australian envoys on Monday over the two countries’ decisions to grant asylum to two activists.

In a statement Hong Kong authorities on Monday accused the UK and Australia of “shielding criminals” with their decisions to grant asylum to Tony Chung and Ted Hui, respectively.

Guy Birchall

Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.

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