Hong Kong immigrant influx expected in Taiwan as China cracks down
18 July 2020 |
3:43 pm
More people in Hong Kong say they are ready to emigrate to Taiwan amid Beijing's new draconian security law. Taipei has laid out a welcome mat, but there is uncertainty over how many immigrants will be accepted.
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