LONDON - Boris Johnson's government will allow almost three million Hong Kong citizens to move to Britain, risking a further escalation of tensions with China after it enforced a sweeping security law on the former British colony.
China accused Britain of meddling in its internal affairs after the proposal was first put forward in May. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the new"bespoke immigration route" will allow holders of BNO status to come to Britain without the current six-month limit, granting them five years limited leave to remain, with the ability to live and work in the UK. After these five years, they will be able to apply for settled status and, after a further 12 months with that status, for citizenship.
In an interview with Sky News in June, Mr Raab said Britain would be prepared to sacrifice a post-Brexit free trade deal with China to protect Hong Kong citizens.
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