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Former Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai's emotional reunion in London
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai, imprisoned for over five years under Beijing's security law, reunited with his family in London but faces imminent deportation from the UK, cutting short their time together.
- Wu was sentenced in 2024 to over four years for conspiracy to commit subversion related to an unofficial primary election, part of a crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement.
- Despite fears his immigration record may hinder future travel, Wu denies seeking asylum and hopes the UK Home Office will extend his stay to allow family reunification.
- The political landscape in Hong Kong has drastically changed, with pro-democracy groups disbanded and legislative seats taken by Beijing loyalists, reflecting diminished freedoms since the 1997 handover.
- Wu has vowed to abandon political activism, prioritizing family time after enduring significant personal losses and limited contact during imprisonment.
