In mid-2020, China imposed a national security law on Hong Kong to assert its control over the region. After which, Britain accused China of violating its promise to grant Hong Kong semi-autonomous powers but China shrugged it off. The British government announced to create a special visa category for Hong Kongers holding British National (Overseas) passports, a unique pathway carved before the transfer of power in 1997. The new category that will eventually lead to citizenship, opens a new door of opportunities for a large number of people from Hong Kong to live and work in Britain.
UK offers Hong Kong residents British passport – A stoking controversy
