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“Ivy Chung, 52, told her 71-year-old mother that she was preparing to leave Hong Kong with her husband and two children for England. He explained that he was leaving for the future of his children, not for a political issue, but his elderly mother objected, saying: “The expansion of British immigration is a fraud.” Despite the long conversation, the family conflict has not been resolved ”. (Hong Kong South China Morning Post Report)
The Chinese New Year, the most important holiday in China, is approaching, but many families in Hong Kong are upset. Maybe this is the last vacation in Hong Kong. More and more people are planning to migrate to the so-called ‘Hong Kong Exit’.
A citizen waves the British Hong Kong flag in front of a protester holding a flag with the phrase ‘Freedom of Hong Kong’ written on it. [로이터=연합뉴스]
Earlier, on the 31st of last month (local time), the British government began measures to expand migration to 5.4 million Hong Kongers and their families born before 1997 when Hong Kong was returned to China. The plan was put in place after China’s Hong Kong Security Law went into effect last year.
The length of stay in the UK for Hong Kong residents with Foreign Citizen (BNO) passports was increased from 6 months to 5 years, and after 5 years, they were granted settlement status and applied for citizenship. Employment is also allowed, which has been prohibited. The UK government expects up to one million people to migrate to the UK over the next five years.
On the 8th, the Canadian government also launched a special three-year open work visa program for Hong Kongers with university degrees or higher. After one year of employment, you can apply for permanent residence.
Consequently, more and more people are preparing to emigrate to the UK and share information. Gavin Mok, who worked as a fund manager in Hong Kong, started a YouTube channel to introduce the process after moving to the UK with his two daughters, ages 9 and 11, in October last year. These are introductory videos of real life in other places, such as the process of finding a house and how to buy food.
Gavin Mok, a Hong Kong resident who moved to the UK in October last year, introduces British groceries. YouTube Capture
He, who participated in the protests for democracy in Hong Kong, told HKFP: “Freedom was the most important condition. “I have felt great pressure since security law enforcement,” he said. “I’m ready for a low-paying job.”
However, on the issue of immigration, work is also happening within each family. Because it is difficult to find a job in the UK right away, only one of the couples leaves with their children, or elderly parents who have difficulty settling in a new environment often remain in their home country. There are children who have already settled in their place, so there are times when the children are separated. According to SCMP reports, the 55-year-old Hong Kong Pong banker’s family is preparing to travel to England with their 23-year-old daughter in Hong Kong, who has just entered the Judicial Research Institute.
It is not expensive to emigrate immediately. To apply for a BNO visa, in addition to the cost of staying in the UK for 6 months, an application fee of HK $ 2,656 (approximately 380,000 won) and HK $ 33,000 (approx. In this regard, Betty Ryu (20, pseudonym) said : “I wasn’t born into a wealthy family, so my options are limited.”
British critical statement published on the website of the Hong Kong and Macao Office of the State Council of China on 31 last month. He strongly criticized Great Britain, saying: “It is the logic of unreasonable theft that glorifies the history of colonial rule and aggression.” China State Council website
Reporter Kim Hong-bum [email protected]
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