US EditionAustralia grants asylum to former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist
Ted Hui and his family fled political persecution related to 2019 protests; Hong Kong placed a HK$1 million bounty on him, prompting asylum approval by Australia.
- Ted Hui, a former pro-democracy politician from Hong Kong, has been granted asylum in Australia, which extends to his family.
- Hui has been wanted by authorities in Hong Kong due to his criticism of Beijing and participation in pro-democracy protests.
- Hui expressed gratitude to the Australian government for recognizing their need for asylum.
- Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has condemned Hong Kong's arrest warrants, stating that freedom of expression is essential to democracy.
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DNyuzAustralia grants asylum to pro-democracy Hong Kong activist
Ted Hui was targeted with a million dollar bounty for his participation in the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Hui urged Australia to do more for the pro-democracy activists who remain in jail.
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