Australian PM suspends extradition treaty, extends visas for HK citizens
Published: Jul 9, 2020 5:20 AM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced measures to assist Hong Kong citizens start a new life in Australia, including extending visas by five years after Beijing imposed a new security law on the Asian financial hub.
Morrison also suspended an extradition agreement with Hong Kong. Under the security law, Hong Kong suspects can be sent for trial in Communist Party-controlled courts in mainland China.
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