Overview

• Chief Secretary Eric Chan summoned British Consul-General Brian Davidson and Australian Consul-General Gareth Williams on Monday to object to their countries’ protection of two exiled activists.
• Officials accused the UK and Australia of “harbouring criminals,” asserted arrest warrants are justified, and insisted there is no political persecution in Hong Kong.
• Activist Tony Chung posted a UK Home Office letter confirming refugee status and five years’ residency after earlier convictions, including a 43-month sentence for secession and money laundering.
• Former lawmaker Ted Hui said he received formal notice of asylum in Australia following a 2022 conviction in absentia, with Hong Kong previously placing a HK$1 million bounty on him and canceling his passport.
• China’s Foreign Ministry backed Hong Kong’s stance, labeling Hui an agitator wanted by police and urging the relevant country to respect China’s sovereignty and legal system.