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What is the meaning of British Hong Kong?
British Hong Kong was a colony and dependent territory of the British Empire from 1841 to 1997, apart from a brief period under Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945. It was established as a Crown colony in 1843. The colony expanded to include the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 after the Second Opium War.
Is Britain helping Hong Kong?
In April, the government announced a Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) Integration Programme, backed by over £43 million, to help status holders access housing, work and educational support. The government has issued new guidance for local authorities in England today to deliver this work.
Can I work in HK?
Eligible applicants must have good educational qualifications and possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in the Hong Kong in order to obtain Hong Kong employment visa. There is no quota system limiting the number of Hong Kong work visas under this scheme.
Are Hong Kong citizens now eligible to apply for UK citizenship?
Photograph: Jérôme Favre/EPA The Home Office appears to have dramatically widened the pool of Hong Kong citizens that will be eligible to apply for UK citizenship, implying millions may be able to apply if China presses ahead with plans for draconian new security legislation in the territory.
Can Hong Kongers with a BNO passport get British citizenship?
When the news broke that BNO passport holders were eligible for British citizenship after living and working in the UK for five years, and after spending another year of being granted settled status, many of my friends were excited. They say at least there’s a way out for Hong Kongers after the national security law came into force.
What does Hong Kong’s New treason law mean for UK citizens?
The new law bans treason, subversion and sedition in Hong Kong and follows months of anti-government demonstrations last year. Patel said: “If China imposes this law, we will explore options to allow British nationals overseas to apply for leave to stay in the UK, including a path to citizenship.”
What is the UK’s new five-year rule for expats?
Under the government’s plans, all British Overseas Nationals and their dependants will be given right to remain in the UK, including the right to work and study, for five years. At this point, they will be able to apply for settled status, and after a further year, seek citizenship. UK asylum for consulate worker ‘tortured in China’