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Erin Hale

Taiwan may tighten residency for Hong Kongers amid spying fears

Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers have made new lives in Taiwan following China's crackdown on the territory [File: Ann Wang/Reuters]

Taipei, Taiwan – Hong Kong activists and political exiles may soon find it harder to stay in Taiwan long-term if reported plans to shake up residency requirements move forward.

Taiwan’s Liberty Times earlier this month reported that Hong Kongers may be required to have lived on the island for longer to qualify for permanent residency amid concerns the current rules could be exploited by Chinese spies.

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