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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

Hong Kong democracy activist granted asylum after fleeing to Australia

Australia has granted asylum to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui, he said in a social media post, in a move likely to raise tensions with China.

Mr Hui, a former Hong Kong parliamentarian, fled the city four years ago and first arrived in Europe in December 2020. In March 2021, he became the first Hong Kong politician to be granted a special travel exemption during coronavirus restrictions to enter Australia.

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