Overview

• Chief Secretary Eric Chan summoned British Consul-General Brian Davidson and Australian Consul-General Gareth Williams on Monday to protest the asylum grants, with Security Secretary Chris Tang present.
• Hong Kong accused the two countries of "harbouring criminals," said the decisions undermine the rule of law and relations, and vowed to adopt "all practical measures" to pursue fugitives.
• Officials asserted that arrest warrants for the exiled activists are "fully justified" and rejected claims of political persecution.
• Activist Tony Chung said the UK granted him refugee status with five years' residency and shared a Home Office letter confirming the decision.
• Former legislator Ted Hui said Australia granted him asylum, while China’s foreign ministry urged respect for its sovereignty and for countries to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs.