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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Wera Hobhouse

Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation

Protestors holding up signs
A demonstration against the proposed new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court, London, 8 February, 2025. Photograph: Carlos Jasso/Reuters

Last week, my husband and I flew to Hong Kong with real excitement to see my family and meet our newborn grandson for the first time. Welcoming a family member is a precious moment and this was going to be a special trip. But what would have become an incredible memory – seeing our grandson for the first time – was snatched from us before we reached the baggage carousel.

Arriving at passport control, all seemed well. I handed my passport to a polite immigration official who put it into the computer system, and then paused. At this point I realised that something had been flagged up.

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