Tag: Hongkongers in Britain

Most New Hong Kong Immigrants to UK Doing Well Mentally, but 1 in 4 Have PTSD Symptoms: Survey

Most Hongkongers who immigrated to the U.K. after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on the city in June 2020 say their mental health has subsequently improved, while smaller numbers say they have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a survey has found. The survey report (pdf) by Cambridge University researcher Mark Liang in collaboration with…


UK’s High Education Fees Impeding Young Hongkongers, British MPs Warn

The success of young Hong Kongers who fled to the UK to escape oppression is at risk because of high tuition fees, British MPs have warned. In a letter printed in The Times on May 31, the MPs—along with community and academic leaders—said the higher education costs levied on foreign students should be relaxed for…


Rights Groups Express ‘Grave Concerns’ as Hong Kong Activists Threatened in UK

Hong Kong Rights group have issued a joint statement on Friday expressing “grave concerns” over the safety of expats in the UK. It comes as a number of Hongkongers were allegedly attacked and as social media messages were posted recruiting Chinese “patriots” to attack Hongkongers and offering rewards for doxing activists. The statement, signed by dozens…