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China: UK Citizenship Path for Hong Kongers Violates International Law

Reuters

   SHANGHAI - A new British policy allowing Hong Kong residents to claim
   British citizenship is a "violation of international law" and
   interferes with China's internal affairs, the Chinese Embassy in London
   said Thursday.

   Britain's interior minister, Priti Patel, said in a written statement
   Wednesday that Hong Kong people with British National Overseas visas
   would be able to apply for citizenship starting in January 2021.

   The Chinese Embassy said in a statement posted on its website that
   Beijing would respond strongly, adding that Britain should immediately
   correct its mistakes.

   This is a breaking story. Check back with voanews.com for further
   developments.

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