Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen acknowledged the reported arrivals during her visit to the Caribbean. Photo: EPA-EFE
Tsai Ing-wen says ‘friends from Hong Kong’ will be considered for asylum on humanitarian grounds
- Taiwanese president makes first acknowledgement of reports that Hong Kong protesters are fleeing to the island
- Act Governing Relations with Hong Kong and Macau allows Taiwan to assist where safety and liberty are threatened for political reasons, but it is not party to UN Refugee Convention
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Hong Kong extradition law
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen acknowledged the reported arrivals during her visit to the Caribbean. Photo: EPA-EFE
Beijing regards Hong Kong’s police force as a critical factor in maintaining stability in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
China scrambles to deliver new Hong Kong strategy –but military response not an option
- Sources say Hong Kong police critical to maintaining stability
- Short and longer term plans to be submitted to Beijing ‘soon’
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Hong Kong extradition law
Beijing regards Hong Kong’s police force as a critical factor in maintaining stability in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang