UK says upholding 'freedom and autonomy' with new HK visas

London (AFP) Jan 29, 2021

Britain's government on Friday vowed to stand by the people of its former colony Hong Kong against a Chinese crackdown as it prepared to launch a new visa scheme potentially benefiting millions. Holders of British National (Overseas) status - a legacy of UK rule over Hong Kong up to 1997 - will from Sunday be able to apply to live and work in the UK for up to five years, and eventually see