Tony Chung and Ted Hui, both activists facing criminal charges due to the 2019 antigovernment protests, have been granted asylum in Britain and Australia. This comes amid a crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong since the imposition of the national security law in 2020, which has criminalized dissent with severe penalties. Hui, who fled Hong Kong in December 2020, now lives in Adelaide as a lawyer and has expressed gratitude towards Australia for offering asylum. Many activists are still on the run from authorities in Hong Kong due to these oppressive measures.
Hui announced on Facebook that he and his family have been granted protection visas. He expresses gratitude to the Government of Australia for recognizing their need for asylum.
Tony Chung and Ted Hui have received asylum in Britain and Australia after facing criminal charges over the 2019 antigovernment protests, reflecting the harsh realities of dissent in Hong Kong.
Civil liberties in Hong Kong have greatly eroded since 2020 when Beijing imposed a national security law, with penalties including life imprisonment for endangering national security.
Hui, a former lawmaker, is part of a group of activists on the run, facing rewards from police of up to 1 million Hong Kong dollars for their capture.
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