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US News | Hong Kong Emigres Struggle to Transition in the U.K.
14-Oct-2021
To help facilitate employment for Hong Kong migrants in the U.K., more streamlined job-matching programs and cultural transition training sessions are needed in the workplace, Julian Chan, the co-founder of Hongkongers in Britain, said at a news conference earlier this week.
"[These] are realistic and achievable targets which will help contribute towards the U.K. economy and eventually bring about the leveling up of the U.K by ensuring fair and inclusive access in work and employment," he said.
To help facilitate employment for Hong Kong migrants in the U.K., more streamlined job-matching programs and cultural transition training sessions are needed in the workplace, Julian Chan, the co-founder of Hongkongers in Britain, said at a news conference earlier this week.
"[These] are realistic and achievable targets which will help contribute towards the U.K. economy and eventually bring about the leveling up of the U.K by ensuring fair and inclusive access in work and employment," he said.
RFA | Hong Kong Continues to Hemorrhage People Amid Ever-Widening Political Controls
14-Oct-2021
A survey of their employment situation by the advocacy group Hongkongers in Britain (HKB) found that while 70 percent have at least a first degree and more than 10 years' work experience, many say they are applying to blue-collar jobs including transportation and hospitality, where vacancies are currently high in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic.
HKB spokesman Julian Chan called on the British government to speed up the application process for National Insurance Numbers (NINO) and to provide clear guidelines to employers, chambers of commerce and other recruitment agencies to make sure they don't turn down Hong Kong applicants because they are unfamiliar with their visa type.
"The intervention measures we recommend require the cooperation of relevant government departments, employers, recruiters, and citizen groups concerned with employment and immigration," Chan said. "These measures should be implemented at the national, regional and regional levels to allow Hong Kong people to better integrate into the British employment market."
A survey of their employment situation by the advocacy group Hongkongers in Britain (HKB) found that while 70 percent have at least a first degree and more than 10 years' work experience, many say they are applying to blue-collar jobs including transportation and hospitality, where vacancies are currently high in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic.
HKB spokesman Julian Chan called on the British government to speed up the application process for National Insurance Numbers (NINO) and to provide clear guidelines to employers, chambers of commerce and other recruitment agencies to make sure they don't turn down Hong Kong applicants because they are unfamiliar with their visa type.
"The intervention measures we recommend require the cooperation of relevant government departments, employers, recruiters, and citizen groups concerned with employment and immigration," Chan said. "These measures should be implemented at the national, regional and regional levels to allow Hong Kong people to better integrate into the British employment market."
自由亞洲電台 | 【移民潮】新移英港人調查：普遍學歷高、經濟穩定 逾三成已就業
14-Oct-2021
英國今年一月底開放「英國國民海外護照」（BNO）簽證申請，為持有BNO的港人提供移民及入籍英國途徑後，上半年共收到近六萬五千份申請。移民港人在英就業議題尤其受關注。有港人組織調查顯示，新移民英國的港人中，近七成有大學或以上學歷，超過三分之一的受訪者已找到工作，但求職過程中仍面對不少困難，極需英國各界支援。
由流亡港人鄭文傑（Simon Cheng）等人創立的在英港人組織「英國港僑協會」（Hong Kongers in Britain, 簡稱HKB）今年八月以網上問卷方式，成功訪問609名近24個月內到達英國的港人，了解他們的就業情況及求職經歷，並發布《新來英港人的就業及工作情況調研》。
英國今年一月底開放「英國國民海外護照」（BNO）簽證申請，為持有BNO的港人提供移民及入籍英國途徑後，上半年共收到近六萬五千份申請。移民港人在英就業議題尤其受關注。有港人組織調查顯示，新移民英國的港人中，近七成有大學或以上學歷，超過三分之一的受訪者已找到工作，但求職過程中仍面對不少困難，極需英國各界支援。
由流亡港人鄭文傑（Simon Cheng）等人創立的在英港人組織「英國港僑協會」（Hong Kongers in Britain, 簡稱HKB）今年八月以網上問卷方式，成功訪問609名近24個月內到達英國的港人，了解他們的就業情況及求職經歷，並發布《新來英港人的就業及工作情況調研》。
HKFP | Almost half of recent Hong Kong emigrants to Britain remain unemployed – survey
13-Oct-2021
Hongkongers in Britain (HKB) on Monday published findings from a questionnaire they conducted in August, where they asked Hong Kong adults who had moved to the UK in the last 24 months about employment opportunities and obstacles following arrival.
The NGO also urged the British authorities to reduce administrate hurdles for BN(0) holders to find jobs by speeding up the processing of national insurance number applications. UK employers should receive training and guidance from the government about the right to work of people holding BN(O) status, it added, saying the government should design a system for recognising, assessing and converting professional qualifications.
Hongkongers in Britain (HKB) on Monday published findings from a questionnaire they conducted in August, where they asked Hong Kong adults who had moved to the UK in the last 24 months about employment opportunities and obstacles following arrival.
The NGO also urged the British authorities to reduce administrate hurdles for BN(0) holders to find jobs by speeding up the processing of national insurance number applications. UK employers should receive training and guidance from the government about the right to work of people holding BN(O) status, it added, saying the government should design a system for recognising, assessing and converting professional qualifications.
大紀元 | 英國港僑協會報告：在英港人工作及就業調查結果出爐
13-Oct-2021
英國港僑協會調查小組成員楊博士表示，數據反映赴英港人願意轉到更有需求的工種。港僑協會公共事務部主管 Julian Chan 指，港人亦有可能先選擇一份工作，再考慮日後的職業方向。
英國港僑協會調查小組成員楊博士表示，數據反映赴英港人願意轉到更有需求的工種。港僑協會公共事務部主管 Julian Chan 指，港人亦有可能先選擇一份工作，再考慮日後的職業方向。
眾新聞 | 七成移英港人大學畢業 三成半已就業 從事專業、交通及倉務佔多
12-Oct-2021
面對本港移民潮，特首林鄭月娥說過「有啲故仔去到好淒涼」，又說「不想由政府開口挽留」。英國港僑協會針對移英港人的最新調查發現，七成受訪者擁有大學或以上學歷，近四成人離港前，月薪為兩萬至四萬港元。受訪者當中，逾三成半人目前已有工作，最多為專業、科研及技術人士，以及從事交通及倉務工作。近七成人認為，未來半年至一年的財政狀況偏向穩健。
不過協會亦建議，英國當局應加快處理國民保險號碼的申請，並向僱主及招聘中介等提供明確指引，讓他們認知BNO持有人在英國工作的權利，同時開設以就業為目標英語培訓課程，協助港人融入英國就業市場。
面對本港移民潮，特首林鄭月娥說過「有啲故仔去到好淒涼」，又說「不想由政府開口挽留」。英國港僑協會針對移英港人的最新調查發現，七成受訪者擁有大學或以上學歷，近四成人離港前，月薪為兩萬至四萬港元。受訪者當中，逾三成半人目前已有工作，最多為專業、科研及技術人士，以及從事交通及倉務工作。近七成人認為，未來半年至一年的財政狀況偏向穩健。
不過協會亦建議，英國當局應加快處理國民保險號碼的申請，並向僱主及招聘中介等提供明確指引，讓他們認知BNO持有人在英國工作的權利，同時開設以就業為目標英語培訓課程，協助港人融入英國就業市場。
香港經濟日報 | 就業調查：35%移英港人已就業 9成受訪者移英不足1年
12-Oct-20221
英國港僑協會於8月透過網上問卷形式進行「來英港人就業調查」，以了解港人移英後的工作、就業和能力。調查共收到609份有效回覆，逾9成人移英不足1年，受訪者年齡介乎18歲至65歲或以上，最多為35至44歲的受訪者，佔36%。
BNO居留簽證（BNO Visa）推出後，吸引不少港人移居英國，惟不少移英者或會擔心就業問題。近日一項港人移英就業調查發現，近7成移英者擁大學或以上學歷。另外，逾3成半移英港人已就業，最多人從事的行業是運輸、物流及倉務以及專業、科學及技術活動，兩行業各佔11%。
英國港僑協會於8月透過網上問卷形式進行「來英港人就業調查」，以了解港人移英後的工作、就業和能力。調查共收到609份有效回覆，逾9成人移英不足1年，受訪者年齡介乎18歲至65歲或以上，最多為35至44歲的受訪者，佔36%。
BNO居留簽證（BNO Visa）推出後，吸引不少港人移居英國，惟不少移英者或會擔心就業問題。近日一項港人移英就業調查發現，近7成移英者擁大學或以上學歷。另外，逾3成半移英港人已就業，最多人從事的行業是運輸、物流及倉務以及專業、科學及技術活動，兩行業各佔11%。
The Standard | A third of Hong Kong emigrants in the UK found jobs
12-Oct-2021
Over 35 percent of the Hong Kong people who migrated to the United Kingdom have found jobs, with many working as professionals, skilled workers or in the transportation and logistics sectors.
Hongkongers in Britain, an organization that helps people assimilate into the new country, did an online survey on August 7-31 this year, targeting Hongkongers aged above 18 who have arrived in the UK within the last 24 months.
Over 35 percent of the Hong Kong people who migrated to the United Kingdom have found jobs, with many working as professionals, skilled workers or in the transportation and logistics sectors.
Hongkongers in Britain, an organization that helps people assimilate into the new country, did an online survey on August 7-31 this year, targeting Hongkongers aged above 18 who have arrived in the UK within the last 24 months.
SCMP | Almost half of Hong Kong’s BN(O) migrants are still unemployed, struggle with language and workplace culture differences
12-Oct-2021
Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the well-publicised shortage of truck drivers and supply chain staff Britain faces following Brexit, many resettled Hongkongers have flocked to the transport and storage sector,
according to a survey of 609 people conducted by Hongkongers in Britain, an advocacy group established last year.
“We have been receiving quite a lot of inquiries and information about driving licence conversions for
example, whether HGV licences can be directly translated so they can start work in the UK,” said Julian Chan, the group’s co-founder, who did not think it was likely that a fleet of Hong Kong drivers would save British Christmas, since the licences were not transferable.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the well-publicised shortage of truck drivers and supply chain staff Britain faces following Brexit, many resettled Hongkongers have flocked to the transport and storage sector,
according to a survey of 609 people conducted by Hongkongers in Britain, an advocacy group established last year.
“We have been receiving quite a lot of inquiries and information about driving licence conversions for
example, whether HGV licences can be directly translated so they can start work in the UK,” said Julian Chan, the group’s co-founder, who did not think it was likely that a fleet of Hong Kong drivers would save British Christmas, since the licences were not transferable.
立場新聞｜移英港人調查﹕逾半受訪者移英前年薪 36 萬港元 八成英國已就職者 3 個月覓得工作
12-Oct-2021
在英港人團體英國港僑協會周一（11 日）發表有關「新來英港人工作和就業」的調查報告，結果發現，超過三分一受訪者已找到工作。赴英前，最多港人從事財務及保險業；移英後，最多人從事運輸及貨倉業，以及專業、科學和技術業。成功求職者當中，近八成人用不多於 3 個月時間在英國找到第一份工作；但有近一半受訪者仍無業或正在求職。
英國港僑協會調查小組成員楊博士表示，數據反映香港人願意轉到更有需求的工種，即便收入可能更低。港僑協會公共事務部主管 Julian Chan 指，港人亦有可能暫時先選一份工作，再在長期考慮轉職其他。
在英港人團體英國港僑協會周一（11 日）發表有關「新來英港人工作和就業」的調查報告，結果發現，超過三分一受訪者已找到工作。赴英前，最多港人從事財務及保險業；移英後，最多人從事運輸及貨倉業，以及專業、科學和技術業。成功求職者當中，近八成人用不多於 3 個月時間在英國找到第一份工作；但有近一半受訪者仍無業或正在求職。
英國港僑協會調查小組成員楊博士表示，數據反映香港人願意轉到更有需求的工種，即便收入可能更低。港僑協會公共事務部主管 Julian Chan 指，港人亦有可能暫時先選一份工作，再在長期考慮轉職其他。
am730 | 移民潮｜逾半移英港人年薪至少38萬元 近七成達大學或以上程度
12-Oct-2021
本港掀起移民潮，移民英國更是不少港人的首選。有團體發表有關「新來英港人工作和就業」的調查，發現69.2%的受訪者學歷為大學程度或以上，55%人在香港時年薪至少達3.6萬英磅(折合約38萬港元)，而在成功求職者當中，有77%人用不多於3個月時間在英國找到第一份工作。
調查由在英港人團體英國港僑協會發表，以過去24個月移英的港人為對象，於今年8月7日至31日在網上進行有關問卷調查，共收到609份回應。受訪者中，有87%持有BN(O)簽證、4.7%為LOTR人士，35%受訪者已獲受聘為全職、兼職或自僱，46% 失業或正在尋找工作。
本港掀起移民潮，移民英國更是不少港人的首選。有團體發表有關「新來英港人工作和就業」的調查，發現69.2%的受訪者學歷為大學程度或以上，55%人在香港時年薪至少達3.6萬英磅(折合約38萬港元)，而在成功求職者當中，有77%人用不多於3個月時間在英國找到第一份工作。
調查由在英港人團體英國港僑協會發表，以過去24個月移英的港人為對象，於今年8月7日至31日在網上進行有關問卷調查，共收到609份回應。受訪者中，有87%持有BN(O)簽證、4.7%為LOTR人士，35%受訪者已獲受聘為全職、兼職或自僱，46% 失業或正在尋找工作。
SCMP | Hong Kong’s older, single emigrants not letting age stand in way of new life in Britain
10-Oct-2021
Simon Cheng Man-kit, founder of Hongkongers in Britain, which helps arrivals from the city settle into their new life, said there were only a few middle-aged singles among the 200 immigrants his group had helped.
'I've mostly encountered two types of elderly singles,' he said. 'Some are seeking retirement and have certain requirements for their quality of life, while others are weaker in English need more help in that area.
He said 10 percent of the 200 newcomers who joined his group's English language programme were aged 50 and above, but most had come with family.
Simon Cheng Man-kit, founder of Hongkongers in Britain, which helps arrivals from the city settle into their new life, said there were only a few middle-aged singles among the 200 immigrants his group had helped.
'I've mostly encountered two types of elderly singles,' he said. 'Some are seeking retirement and have certain requirements for their quality of life, while others are weaker in English need more help in that area.
He said 10 percent of the 200 newcomers who joined his group's English language programme were aged 50 and above, but most had come with family.
SCMP | Bumpy landing: Hong Kong migrants face culture shock in Britain, seek help for isolation, depression, marriage breakdown
09-Oct-2021
Hui is a volunteer with Hongkongers in Britain, a group founded by Simon Cheng Man-kit, who was granted political asylum last year. A former employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong, he was detained by mainland Chinese authorities at the height of the social unrest in 2019 and fled soon after he was released.
Cheng, 30, believes mental health is one of the top priorities that needs to be addressed among the new arrivals from Hong Kong.
Since June, six volunteers in his group with training in psychology have helped around 17 people, and 25 more are scheduled for coming conversations. Anone who displayed serious symptoms, Cheng says they have escalated to the National Health Service, a public body responsible for health care in Britain.
Cheng hopes to get funding for five part-time staff at his mental health support team and to set up a Cantonese helpline. While the government funding is for BN(O) visa holders, he is also raising funds to help asylum seekers.
Hui is a volunteer with Hongkongers in Britain, a group founded by Simon Cheng Man-kit, who was granted political asylum last year. A former employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong, he was detained by mainland Chinese authorities at the height of the social unrest in 2019 and fled soon after he was released.
Cheng, 30, believes mental health is one of the top priorities that needs to be addressed among the new arrivals from Hong Kong.
Since June, six volunteers in his group with training in psychology have helped around 17 people, and 25 more are scheduled for coming conversations. Anone who displayed serious symptoms, Cheng says they have escalated to the National Health Service, a public body responsible for health care in Britain.
Cheng hopes to get funding for five part-time staff at his mental health support team and to set up a Cantonese helpline. While the government funding is for BN(O) visa holders, he is also raising funds to help asylum seekers.
openDemocracy | Hongkongers find a rough welcome in the UK
09-Oct-2021
The Hongkongers in Britain group also offers advice on everyday life, including employment, and tries to point new arrivals in the right direction. Chan, the director, said that there was a lack of information on labour rights for new migrants.
Chan, however, said that housing stands out as the most difficult issue facing people. Recent arrivals have no UK credit history and no UK bank accounts, while landlords and letting agencies do not understand BNO visas, which means they are likely to simply turn the Hongkongers away. Lam confirmed this account, saying HCCS was seeing a rising number of Hongkongers coming to the centre for advice and assistance, with housing one of the most pressing issues. As their experiences demonstrate, it’s hard to get past landlords who have been asked to act as internal border guards under the government’s hostile environment policy (landlords now have a legal duty to check that prospective tenants have the right to live in the UK) but who don’t understand people’s varied forms of immigration status.
As a result of their difficulties with housing, the cost of living and the search for better schools, Hongkongers tend to choose to live in smaller cities and towns, away from the big cities where traditionally Chinese communities concentrate.
The Hongkongers in Britain group also offers advice on everyday life, including employment, and tries to point new arrivals in the right direction. Chan, the director, said that there was a lack of information on labour rights for new migrants.
Chan, however, said that housing stands out as the most difficult issue facing people. Recent arrivals have no UK credit history and no UK bank accounts, while landlords and letting agencies do not understand BNO visas, which means they are likely to simply turn the Hongkongers away. Lam confirmed this account, saying HCCS was seeing a rising number of Hongkongers coming to the centre for advice and assistance, with housing one of the most pressing issues. As their experiences demonstrate, it’s hard to get past landlords who have been asked to act as internal border guards under the government’s hostile environment policy (landlords now have a legal duty to check that prospective tenants have the right to live in the UK) but who don’t understand people’s varied forms of immigration status.
As a result of their difficulties with housing, the cost of living and the search for better schools, Hongkongers tend to choose to live in smaller cities and towns, away from the big cities where traditionally Chinese communities concentrate.
西日本新聞 | 「袋被せられ殴られた」中国当局の拷問や脅迫、香港民主活動家が証言
03-Oct-2021
英国に亡命中の香港の民主活動家で、香港国家安全維持法（国安法）違反容疑で指名手配されている鄭文傑（サイモン・チェン）氏（30）が西日本新聞のオンライン取材に応じ、2019年に中国当局に拘束された際の取り調べの実態を明らかにした。食事や睡眠時間を十分与えられず、頭から袋をかぶせられて殴られるなど「拷問を受け、自白を強要された」という。
チェン氏は、メディアや講演を通じて香港問題を国際社会に伝える活動の一方、英国への脱出を望む香港人を支援する「英国港僑協会」を創設。メンタルヘルスや英語教育、就労支援などに当たる。香港の民主主義の種火を残すため、海外に移住した香港人が投票権を持つインターネット上の「影の議会」もつくった。
「キャリアと安定した人生を奪われ、もう元には戻れない。家族や友人が忘れられない」。そう言って、チェン氏は自らに言い聞かせるように言葉を継いだ。「いつか必ず民主主義を香港に持ち帰る。子や孫の世代になったとしても」
英国に亡命中の香港の民主活動家で、香港国家安全維持法（国安法）違反容疑で指名手配されている鄭文傑（サイモン・チェン）氏（30）が西日本新聞のオンライン取材に応じ、2019年に中国当局に拘束された際の取り調べの実態を明らかにした。食事や睡眠時間を十分与えられず、頭から袋をかぶせられて殴られるなど「拷問を受け、自白を強要された」という。
チェン氏は、メディアや講演を通じて香港問題を国際社会に伝える活動の一方、英国への脱出を望む香港人を支援する「英国港僑協会」を創設。メンタルヘルスや英語教育、就労支援などに当たる。香港の民主主義の種火を残すため、海外に移住した香港人が投票権を持つインターネット上の「影の議会」もつくった。
「キャリアと安定した人生を奪われ、もう元には戻れない。家族や友人が忘れられない」。そう言って、チェン氏は自らに言い聞かせるように言葉を継いだ。「いつか必ず民主主義を香港に持ち帰る。子や孫の世代になったとしても」
The Economist | The Hong Kongers: Britain’s newest immigrant group is unlike any that came before
25-Sep-2021
They want Hong Kongers to think of themselves as a community in exile. 'Hong Kong is not only a place any more. It's a diaspora, sharing values,' says Simon Cheng of Hongkongers in Britain. However comfortable and integrated they become, he thinks, Hong Kongers must remember why they had to flee. Asked if he has a model in mind, he points to British Jews. The newest group to arrive in Britain wants to emulate one of the oldest.
They want Hong Kongers to think of themselves as a community in exile. 'Hong Kong is not only a place any more. It's a diaspora, sharing values,' says Simon Cheng of Hongkongers in Britain. However comfortable and integrated they become, he thinks, Hong Kongers must remember why they had to flee. Asked if he has a model in mind, he points to British Jews. The newest group to arrive in Britain wants to emulate one of the oldest.
Aktuálně | V Číně zažil mučení. Její vliv pozná i Česko, říká uprchlík z Hongkongu
25-Sep-2021
Hongkonžané v Británii
Cheng se nyní angažuje i v Británii. S organizací Hongkongers in Britain (Hongkonžané v Británii) pomáhá svým krajanům s přesídlením do země. Rok od spuštění této možnosti získat trvalý pobyt Velká Británie eviduje už 65 tisíc zájemců, uvádí deník Bangkok Post.
"Mezi běžné překážky patří například to, že lidé musí předložit svou bankovní historii nebo dlouho čekají na číslo pojištění. Bez nich si nemohou pronajmout byt nebo získat práci," popisuje Cheng přestěhování se do Británie. "Hongkongští rodiče mají také jinou filozofii ohledně vzdělávání dětí - zajímají se jen o určité školy a v určitých oblastech, které ho zajistí opravdu kvalitní. Ty ale často nemají pro jejich děti místo," vysvětluje.
A také se lidé po přestěhování do Británie bojí o svou bezpečnost. "Bojí se, že by mohli být deportováni do Číny. Nemohou si být jisti, jestli je někdo nezatkne nebo nebudou muset jít k výslechu," dodává.
Hongkonžané v Británii
Cheng se nyní angažuje i v Británii. S organizací Hongkongers in Britain (Hongkonžané v Británii) pomáhá svým krajanům s přesídlením do země. Rok od spuštění této možnosti získat trvalý pobyt Velká Británie eviduje už 65 tisíc zájemců, uvádí deník Bangkok Post.
"Mezi běžné překážky patří například to, že lidé musí předložit svou bankovní historii nebo dlouho čekají na číslo pojištění. Bez nich si nemohou pronajmout byt nebo získat práci," popisuje Cheng přestěhování se do Británie. "Hongkongští rodiče mají také jinou filozofii ohledně vzdělávání dětí - zajímají se jen o určité školy a v určitých oblastech, které ho zajistí opravdu kvalitní. Ty ale často nemají pro jejich děti místo," vysvětluje.
A také se lidé po přestěhování do Británie bojí o svou bezpečnost. "Bojí se, že by mohli být deportováni do Číny. Nemohou si být jisti, jestli je někdo nezatkne nebo nebudou muset jít k výslechu," dodává.
RESPEKT | Hongkong je teď ztracený, budujeme nový v zahraničí
22-Sep-2021
Ne úplně. Loni jsem byl třikrát sledován; teď už se to dlouho nestalo, tak jsem se trochu uvolnil. Nicméně když například děláme prohlídky Londýna v rámci skupiny Hongkongers in Britain (organizace sdružující Hongkonžany v Británii, pozn. redakce), stává se, že se někdo dostaví a jde s námi po celou dobu, ale nijak se nezapojuje, jen vše pozoruje. Nemohu samozřejmě říci, kdo tito lidé jsou, ale intuitivně bych řekl, že to jsou čínští agenti.
Ne úplně. Loni jsem byl třikrát sledován; teď už se to dlouho nestalo, tak jsem se trochu uvolnil. Nicméně když například děláme prohlídky Londýna v rámci skupiny Hongkongers in Britain (organizace sdružující Hongkonžany v Británii, pozn. redakce), stává se, že se někdo dostaví a jde s námi po celou dobu, ale nijak se nezapojuje, jen vše pozoruje. Nemohu samozřejmě říci, kdo tito lidé jsou, ale intuitivně bych řekl, že to jsou čínští agenti.
産經新聞 | 指名手配の香港活動家がチェコ訪問 市長と面会
20-Sep-2021
香港国家安全維持法（国安法）違反の容疑で指名手配されている英国在住の香港民主活動家、サイモン・チェン氏がこのほど東欧のチェコ訪問を終えた。チェコは香港と犯罪人引き渡し条約を結んでおり、国安法違反で手配されている香港活動家のチェコ訪問は初めてという。チェン氏は１３～１６日の滞在中、北京との姉妹都市協定を解消した首都プラハのフジブ市長らと面会し、香港の人権問題などについて意見交換した。
チェン氏は今回のチェコ訪問について、「チェコの民主化の成功例は、多くの香港人が戦い続ける上での励みになる。香港の状況をプラハの人々に伝えなければならないと考えた」と産経新聞に説明。「チェコでは対中政策が統一されておらず、（滞在中に）中国に引き渡されることを心配したが、安全を約束してくれたビストルチル氏らの言葉を信じた」と語った。
香港国家安全維持法（国安法）違反の容疑で指名手配されている英国在住の香港民主活動家、サイモン・チェン氏がこのほど東欧のチェコ訪問を終えた。チェコは香港と犯罪人引き渡し条約を結んでおり、国安法違反で手配されている香港活動家のチェコ訪問は初めてという。チェン氏は１３～１６日の滞在中、北京との姉妹都市協定を解消した首都プラハのフジブ市長らと面会し、香港の人権問題などについて意見交換した。
チェン氏は今回のチェコ訪問について、「チェコの民主化の成功例は、多くの香港人が戦い続ける上での励みになる。香港の状況をプラハの人々に伝えなければならないと考えた」と産経新聞に説明。「チェコでは対中政策が統一されておらず、（滞在中に）中国に引き渡されることを心配したが、安全を約束してくれたビストルチル氏らの言葉を信じた」と語った。
SCMP | Mid-Autumn Festival for homesick Hong Kong migrants to UK – the mooncakes they’ll eat and the festivities local Chinese communities put on
19-Sep-2021
For Simon Cheng Man-kit, it is a beloved occasion associated with many fond memories. When he was a child, his family would prepare paper lanterns and red candles, boxes of mooncakes, and an assortment of snacks and fruits, and head to Tuen Mun Park, which was close to his home in the New Territories, for the evening.
They would carefully light their lanterns and hang them on a tree before rolling out a picnic blanket and settling down to chat, play board games and mingle with other families.
"It's a scene that I will never forget. The many lanterns in the park seemed like stars on Earth, sparkling and twinkling. And it was enjoyable to see other people smiling, talking and laughing, and children running around the park," Cheng recalls. "I could feel a sense of freedom and solidarity, as everyone was in a good mood. There was such a strong tie between me and the community I once lived in."
For Simon Cheng Man-kit, it is a beloved occasion associated with many fond memories. When he was a child, his family would prepare paper lanterns and red candles, boxes of mooncakes, and an assortment of snacks and fruits, and head to Tuen Mun Park, which was close to his home in the New Territories, for the evening.
They would carefully light their lanterns and hang them on a tree before rolling out a picnic blanket and settling down to chat, play board games and mingle with other families.
"It's a scene that I will never forget. The many lanterns in the park seemed like stars on Earth, sparkling and twinkling. And it was enjoyable to see other people smiling, talking and laughing, and children running around the park," Cheng recalls. "I could feel a sense of freedom and solidarity, as everyone was in a good mood. There was such a strong tie between me and the community I once lived in."
US News | Hong Kong Residents Moving to the U.K.
16-Sep-2021
HongKongers in Britain is one of several grassroots, nonprofit organizations created by Hong Kong expats in the last year to give assistance and advice to the U.K.-bound BNOs. Of the 720 BNOs who responded to an online survey that the group conducted, 22.3% said they were planning to live in London. Manchester placed second, cited by 8.2%. Birmingham and Reading were in third and fourth place, cited by 4.8% and 4.2%, respectively.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has set aside £900,000 ($1.25 million) to ease BNOs into the city, and issued a statement saying that "they are very welcome in London. Our city has a proud history of being home to people from many different backgrounds, and I am committed to doing all I can to help them settle in London."
Simon Cheng, cofounder of the Hong Kongers group, says age matters when it comes to deciding where to locate. Younger migrants tend to be urban-oriented and focused on jobs. "And they will prefer London and then Manchester." Older BNOs with children may opt for less expensive areas with good schools and nearby universities, such as Reading, Bristol and Nottingham.
YouTube influencers and local media reporting and ads may also have an effect on where in Britain BNOs opt to house-hunt. A June article in the South China Morning Post, for example, stressed that cities such as Manchester and Cambridge offered more affordable housing than London.
Downing Street has set aside a 43 million British pounds ($60 million) fund it will parcel out to local governments to help them resettle the migrants, including money for English language support and housing assistance. It's also set up 12 virtual Welcoming Hubs that offer information on registering for schools and health care. But Tsang says the government should also develop "a better coordinated national scheme" to ensure a more even distribution of BNOs across the UK. "I haven't seen that yet."
Cheng says his group would encourage BNOs not to cluster into just a few areas.
"We hope they will be integrated into the entire society," Cheng says. "But we can't control that. They have the freedom to choose where they want to live."
HongKongers in Britain is one of several grassroots, nonprofit organizations created by Hong Kong expats in the last year to give assistance and advice to the U.K.-bound BNOs. Of the 720 BNOs who responded to an online survey that the group conducted, 22.3% said they were planning to live in London. Manchester placed second, cited by 8.2%. Birmingham and Reading were in third and fourth place, cited by 4.8% and 4.2%, respectively.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has set aside £900,000 ($1.25 million) to ease BNOs into the city, and issued a statement saying that "they are very welcome in London. Our city has a proud history of being home to people from many different backgrounds, and I am committed to doing all I can to help them settle in London."
Simon Cheng, cofounder of the Hong Kongers group, says age matters when it comes to deciding where to locate. Younger migrants tend to be urban-oriented and focused on jobs. "And they will prefer London and then Manchester." Older BNOs with children may opt for less expensive areas with good schools and nearby universities, such as Reading, Bristol and Nottingham.
YouTube influencers and local media reporting and ads may also have an effect on where in Britain BNOs opt to house-hunt. A June article in the South China Morning Post, for example, stressed that cities such as Manchester and Cambridge offered more affordable housing than London.
Downing Street has set aside a 43 million British pounds ($60 million) fund it will parcel out to local governments to help them resettle the migrants, including money for English language support and housing assistance. It's also set up 12 virtual Welcoming Hubs that offer information on registering for schools and health care. But Tsang says the government should also develop "a better coordinated national scheme" to ensure a more even distribution of BNOs across the UK. "I haven't seen that yet."
Cheng says his group would encourage BNOs not to cluster into just a few areas.
"We hope they will be integrated into the entire society," Cheng says. "But we can't control that. They have the freedom to choose where they want to live."
US News | Activists, Families and Young People Flee Hong Kong
16-Sep-2021
According to Julian Chan, the co-founder of Hongkongers in Britain, an organization that helps Hong Kong expatriates assimilate in the United Kingdom – BNO applicants still need to pay government fees of about 7,000 British pounds (about $9,600) a head over five years and show they can support themselves for six months after moving.
According to a study from Hongkongers in Britain, the majority of the 315 respondents who were prospective emigrants are relatively young, wealthy professionals seeking better futures for their children. The typical respondent was 37 years old earning 52% above the median income in Hong Kong, and 90% of respondents reported wanting to emigrate from Hong Kong within the next three years.
According to Julian Chan, the co-founder of Hongkongers in Britain, an organization that helps Hong Kong expatriates assimilate in the United Kingdom – BNO applicants still need to pay government fees of about 7,000 British pounds (about $9,600) a head over five years and show they can support themselves for six months after moving.
According to a study from Hongkongers in Britain, the majority of the 315 respondents who were prospective emigrants are relatively young, wealthy professionals seeking better futures for their children. The typical respondent was 37 years old earning 52% above the median income in Hong Kong, and 90% of respondents reported wanting to emigrate from Hong Kong within the next three years.
NHK | Hong Kong Self-exiles Anxious in UK
14-Sep-2021
China is tightening the screws on Hong Kong, and people who fled abroad are finding their liberty is still constrained. We look at the unforeseen anxieties they face in the shadows of sweeping security laws.
China is tightening the screws on Hong Kong, and people who fled abroad are finding their liberty is still constrained. We look at the unforeseen anxieties they face in the shadows of sweeping security laws.
Los Angeles Times | Fleeing China, Hong Kongers flock to Britain. 'We are not emigrating — we are escaping'
10-Sep-2021
For new arrivals, some solace and assistance has been found in connecting with support organizations like Hongkongers in Britain. Up in Scotland, Dennis Chan, the former airline cargo officer, has attended local meetings of the group to learn about government resources, make friends and attend rallies to raise awareness about the situation of those left behind in Hong Kong.
There, tearful goodbyes at the international airport have become the norm amid the escalating crackdown on the freedoms Hong Kong was supposed to enjoy for 50 years after its reversion to Chinese control under the treaty signed by China and Britain.
For new arrivals, some solace and assistance has been found in connecting with support organizations like Hongkongers in Britain. Up in Scotland, Dennis Chan, the former airline cargo officer, has attended local meetings of the group to learn about government resources, make friends and attend rallies to raise awareness about the situation of those left behind in Hong Kong.
There, tearful goodbyes at the international airport have become the norm amid the escalating crackdown on the freedoms Hong Kong was supposed to enjoy for 50 years after its reversion to Chinese control under the treaty signed by China and Britain.
BLOGOS | 香港情勢「次の標的」はネットメディア、報道の自由求めイギリスに脱出した記者に直撃
03-Sep-2021
英政府によると、BNOビザ申請者は今年1～6月で6万4900人。イギリスに逃れてきた香港市民は3グループに大きく分けられる。政治活動家、中産階級世帯、香港の未来に希望を抱けなくなった若者たちだ。「中産階級の人たちは香港の財産を処分した金で、イギリスで住宅を購入している。ジャーナリストの僕は裕福じゃないから妻と賃貸住宅で暮らしている」と苦笑いした。
英政府によると、BNOビザ申請者は今年1～6月で6万4900人。イギリスに逃れてきた香港市民は3グループに大きく分けられる。政治活動家、中産階級世帯、香港の未来に希望を抱けなくなった若者たちだ。「中産階級の人たちは香港の財産を処分した金で、イギリスで住宅を購入している。ジャーナリストの僕は裕福じゃないから妻と賃貸住宅で暮らしている」と苦笑いした。
産經新聞 | 英国・ロンドン 英国に移住した香港市民の苦悩
02-Sep-2021
中国共産党政権が統制を強化する香港の現状に絶望した香港市民が英国への移住を進めている。英国での新たな生活は香港で奪われた自由を取り戻す「希望の光」に見えたが、移住者の多くが仕事に就けず、貧困や故郷を捨てた心の傷に苦しんでいるのが現実だ。共産党を支持する在英中国人が移住者を脅迫する事例も報告されており、香港市民は英国の地でも中国の圧力に脅かされている。
中国共産党政権が統制を強化する香港の現状に絶望した香港市民が英国への移住を進めている。英国での新たな生活は香港で奪われた自由を取り戻す「希望の光」に見えたが、移住者の多くが仕事に就けず、貧困や故郷を捨てた心の傷に苦しんでいるのが現実だ。共産党を支持する在英中国人が移住者を脅迫する事例も報告されており、香港市民は英国の地でも中国の圧力に脅かされている。
BBC | Fleeing Hong Kong: 5.4m Hong Kong residents are eligible for the BNO scheme
29-Aug-2021
Hongkongers in Britain (HKB) Director and Head of Public Affairs Julian Chan accepted an interview of BBC World Newsday on Hong Kong BNO issue and new emerged Afghan refugee crisis.
Hongkongers in Britain (HKB) Director and Head of Public Affairs Julian Chan accepted an interview of BBC World Newsday on Hong Kong BNO issue and new emerged Afghan refugee crisis.
taz | Von Hongkong nach Großbritannien: Land der Begierde
25-Aug-2021
Das Treffen mit Simon Cheng findet in einem Pub in den Londoner Docklands statt. Das Hochhausviertel erinnere ihn an Hongkong, meint Cheng. Er kam bereits im November 2019 nach Großbritannien, nachdem er unter der Anklage der Spionage durch die Chinesen gefoltert worden war, sagt er. Der 30-jährige Aktivist der Hongkonger Demokratiebewegung konnte zwar mit seinem BNO-Status nach London reisen, hat jedoch inzwischen obendrauf aufgrund seiner politischen Verfolgung Asyl erhalten. Seitdem verbringt er den Großteil seiner Zeit damit, anderen Hongkonger*innen vor und nach ihrer Ankunft zu helfen. Zu diesem Zweck hat er eine eigenständige Organisation namens „Hong Kongers in Britain“ (HKB) gegründet.
Das Treffen mit Simon Cheng findet in einem Pub in den Londoner Docklands statt. Das Hochhausviertel erinnere ihn an Hongkong, meint Cheng. Er kam bereits im November 2019 nach Großbritannien, nachdem er unter der Anklage der Spionage durch die Chinesen gefoltert worden war, sagt er. Der 30-jährige Aktivist der Hongkonger Demokratiebewegung konnte zwar mit seinem BNO-Status nach London reisen, hat jedoch inzwischen obendrauf aufgrund seiner politischen Verfolgung Asyl erhalten. Seitdem verbringt er den Großteil seiner Zeit damit, anderen Hongkonger*innen vor und nach ihrer Ankunft zu helfen. Zu diesem Zweck hat er eine eigenständige Organisation namens „Hong Kongers in Britain“ (HKB) gegründet.
The Telegraph | Security fears for Hongkongers as alleged Beijing sympathiser joins rehoming taskforce
21-Aug-2021
The group Hong Kongers in Britain (HKB), which was founded by Simon Cheng, the former British Consulate worker who claims he was tortured in mainland China, is campaigning to remove Ms Tan from the taskforce, for the appointment of recent BNO arrivals, and for transparency around the group’s discussions.
In a letter to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government last month, it said: “The inclusion of pro CCP/NSL (Chinese Communist Party / National Security Law) group in the Taskforce may risk personal safety risks of some BN(O)s and asylum-seekers. It is known that pro-CCP groups actively share information, such as personal data, with the Chinese embassy and authorities.”
The group Hong Kongers in Britain (HKB), which was founded by Simon Cheng, the former British Consulate worker who claims he was tortured in mainland China, is campaigning to remove Ms Tan from the taskforce, for the appointment of recent BNO arrivals, and for transparency around the group’s discussions.
In a letter to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government last month, it said: “The inclusion of pro CCP/NSL (Chinese Communist Party / National Security Law) group in the Taskforce may risk personal safety risks of some BN(O)s and asylum-seekers. It is known that pro-CCP groups actively share information, such as personal data, with the Chinese embassy and authorities.”
立場新聞 ｜英港人組織﹕英政府 BNO 諮詢小組有「倫敦華埠商會」要員 商會曾登報撐國安法
18-Aug-2021
英國港僑協會（港僑會）指，英國政府為 BNO 相關政策成立的一個諮詢小組中，有成員在「倫敦華埠商會」擔當要職，而該商會曾登報支持香港國安法及「愛國者治港」。港僑會質疑，此事或會引起在英港人安全憂慮，要求英政府禁止支持香港國安法的團體人員參與官方 BNO 政策的委員會。
英國港僑協會（港僑會）指，英國政府為 BNO 相關政策成立的一個諮詢小組中，有成員在「倫敦華埠商會」擔當要職，而該商會曾登報支持香港國安法及「愛國者治港」。港僑會質疑，此事或會引起在英港人安全憂慮，要求英政府禁止支持香港國安法的團體人員參與官方 BNO 政策的委員會。
The Times | Beware of Chinese spies, visa applicants told
17-Aug-2021
The Times has also learnt that a cross-government taskforce put in place to help Hongkongers integrate in the UK includes at least one member who belongs to an organisation that supports China’s new security laws. The member, who cannot be named because the UK government keeps membership secret to avoid them facing intimidation or pressure from Beijing, has publicly supported the Chinese Communist Party.
The Hongkongers in Britain organisation has written a letter to the UK government saying that the individual’s inclusion in the taskforce “contravenes the very ethos and rationale of the BNO visa scheme”. It warned that the inclusion of a party supporter risked exposing “key information” to Beijing.
In response, the government has pledged to remove from the taskforce any member who is found to support China’s security crackdown.
The Times has also learnt that a cross-government taskforce put in place to help Hongkongers integrate in the UK includes at least one member who belongs to an organisation that supports China’s new security laws. The member, who cannot be named because the UK government keeps membership secret to avoid them facing intimidation or pressure from Beijing, has publicly supported the Chinese Communist Party.
The Hongkongers in Britain organisation has written a letter to the UK government saying that the individual’s inclusion in the taskforce “contravenes the very ethos and rationale of the BNO visa scheme”. It warned that the inclusion of a party supporter risked exposing “key information” to Beijing.
In response, the government has pledged to remove from the taskforce any member who is found to support China’s security crackdown.
The Guardian | Hongkongers need more help to settle in the UK
16-Aug-2021
Hongkongers escaping China’s repression are being denied fair access to homes and jobs in the UK, says Sarah Champion
Your article (UK not doing enough to support those fleeing Hong Kong, advocacy group says, 8 August) demonstrates the current failure of the British government to plan for Hongkongers arriving in the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme.
Hongkongers escaping China’s repression are being denied fair access to homes and jobs in the UK, says Sarah Champion
Your article (UK not doing enough to support those fleeing Hong Kong, advocacy group says, 8 August) demonstrates the current failure of the British government to plan for Hongkongers arriving in the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme.
South China Morning Post | London’s Chinatown bouncing back despite Covid-19 pandemic
13-Aug-2021
A report by the NGO Hongkongers in Britain – an expatriate association founded by Simon Cheng, the former British consulate worker detained in China two years ago – found that out of 750 new arrivals interviewed, only around 23 per cent chose to settle in the capital.
“They no longer rely on established community groups to help them, they are trying to build their own new communities,” said Julian Chan, the organisation’s director.
A report by the NGO Hongkongers in Britain – an expatriate association founded by Simon Cheng, the former British consulate worker detained in China two years ago – found that out of 750 new arrivals interviewed, only around 23 per cent chose to settle in the capital.
“They no longer rely on established community groups to help them, they are trying to build their own new communities,” said Julian Chan, the organisation’s director.
South China Morning Post | Roll-out of Britain’s visa scheme for Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders ‘slow’ and ‘inefficient’, shadow minister for Asia says
13-Aug-2021
Julian Chan, director of advocacy group Hongkongers in Britain, pointed to the Home Office’s own study, which estimated “a net benefit to government finances of between £2.4 billion (US$3.3 billion) and £2.9 billion over five years as a result of the arrival of highly skilled migrants from Hong Kong”.
Julian Chan, director of advocacy group Hongkongers in Britain, pointed to the Home Office’s own study, which estimated “a net benefit to government finances of between £2.4 billion (US$3.3 billion) and £2.9 billion over five years as a result of the arrival of highly skilled migrants from Hong Kong”.
至少10名前區議員辭職赴英再做區 擬家訪海外港人連結社區
12-Aug-2021
區議會大地震，民主派區議員恐慌性辭職，部分人已離開香港。據了解，至少有10名前區議員已經前往英國，並打算夥拍由鄭文傑牽頭的英國港僑協會，展開家訪等計劃，連結當地港人社區，協助流散港人適應當地生活。
區議會大地震，民主派區議員恐慌性辭職，部分人已離開香港。據了解，至少有10名前區議員已經前往英國，並打算夥拍由鄭文傑牽頭的英國港僑協會，展開家訪等計劃，連結當地港人社區，協助流散港人適應當地生活。
The World | Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers have applied for special new UK visas
11-Aug-2021
On a stormy day in late July, down by London’s Docklands area, Simon Cheng shelters from the lashing rain under a pub awning.
On a stormy day in late July, down by London’s Docklands area, Simon Cheng shelters from the lashing rain under a pub awning.
Newsweek | As China Spies Try to Infiltrate U.K. in Unknown Numbers, Hong Kong Exiles Live in Fear
10-Aug-2021
Julian Chan, the director of the Hongkongers in Britain group, told the Guardian this month: "The UK risks providing Hong Kongers with a country to live in, but almost no life to actually live when they get there."
Chan warned that the problem is only likely to get worse over the summer months, leaving some stuck in Hong Kong awaiting their paperwork with the threat of arrest hanging over their heads.
"A lot of people have been trying to speak quietly; they're not announcing to all of their family and friends that they're leaving," Chan said. "It's not really fair for Hong Kongers to have to wait for such a long time, especially if they are having to flee the situation there."
Julian Chan, the director of the Hongkongers in Britain group, told the Guardian this month: "The UK risks providing Hong Kongers with a country to live in, but almost no life to actually live when they get there."
Chan warned that the problem is only likely to get worse over the summer months, leaving some stuck in Hong Kong awaiting their paperwork with the threat of arrest hanging over their heads.
"A lot of people have been trying to speak quietly; they're not announcing to all of their family and friends that they're leaving," Chan said. "It's not really fair for Hong Kongers to have to wait for such a long time, especially if they are having to flee the situation there."
明報 | 港僑協會批英乏支援 求職難住屋教育不平等
09-Aug-2021
英國港僑協會公共事務部主管Julian Chan接受英國《衛報》訪問時表示，由於行政程序積壓，港人抵英無法找到工作，被剝奪獲得住屋、教育及工作的平等機會，又批評英國當局只是提供一個可居住的國家，但港人在當地幾乎無法真正地生活。
英國港僑協會公共事務部主管Julian Chan接受英國《衛報》訪問時表示，由於行政程序積壓，港人抵英無法找到工作，被剝奪獲得住屋、教育及工作的平等機會，又批評英國當局只是提供一個可居住的國家，但港人在當地幾乎無法真正地生活。
The Guardian | UK not doing enough to support those fleeing Hong Kong, advocacy group says
08-Aug-2021
The UK risks providing Hongkongers fleeing persecution in their homeland with safety and security in name only, a community leader has warned, as thousands try to flee the crackdown on civil liberties by Chinese authorities.
Julian Chan, the director of the Hongkongers in Britain group, said many people arriving in the UK were being denied equal access to housing, education and jobs, and that Westminster was not doing enough to support them.
The UK risks providing Hongkongers fleeing persecution in their homeland with safety and security in name only, a community leader has warned, as thousands try to flee the crackdown on civil liberties by Chinese authorities.
Julian Chan, the director of the Hongkongers in Britain group, said many people arriving in the UK were being denied equal access to housing, education and jobs, and that Westminster was not doing enough to support them.
South China Morning Post | 6 months on for Hongkongers in Britain under BN(O) scheme – how are they doing and where are they now?
7-Aug-2021
Hongkongers in Britain is one of the groups helping newcomers integrate into country with initiatives such as walking tours around London.
Hongkongers in Britain is one of the groups helping newcomers integrate into country with initiatives such as walking tours around London.
立場新聞 | 英港人組織夥前區議員服務在英港人社群 「重拾昔日區政使命」
04-Aug-2021
香港近月有大批區議員宣布辭職。英國港僑協會 3 日公布，與移英的前香港區議員合作，由前區議員家訪在英港人，建立聯繫，亦協助他們融入英國，「重拾昔日的區政使命」。正被通緝、流亡英國的港僑協會創辦人鄭文傑表示，前區議員有「經營社區、服務街坊經驗」，相信他們在英國的香港社群深耕，能令香港人的故事傳承下去。
英國港僑協會表示，許多民主運動人士前年晉身區議會，但因政治原因，不少現已身在英國。協會表示，部份在英前任區議員遂與他們合作，推出「『區政傳承、外展深耕』英國社區外展計劃」，「為在英港人開始外展家訪計劃， 希望與流散港人重新取得聯繫， 協助融入當地，重拾昔日的區政使命」。
香港近月有大批區議員宣布辭職。英國港僑協會 3 日公布，與移英的前香港區議員合作，由前區議員家訪在英港人，建立聯繫，亦協助他們融入英國，「重拾昔日的區政使命」。正被通緝、流亡英國的港僑協會創辦人鄭文傑表示，前區議員有「經營社區、服務街坊經驗」，相信他們在英國的香港社群深耕，能令香港人的故事傳承下去。
英國港僑協會表示，許多民主運動人士前年晉身區議會，但因政治原因，不少現已身在英國。協會表示，部份在英前任區議員遂與他們合作，推出「『區政傳承、外展深耕』英國社區外展計劃」，「為在英港人開始外展家訪計劃， 希望與流散港人重新取得聯繫， 協助融入當地，重拾昔日的區政使命」。
TBS News | 英・香港からの移住者限定の観光ツアー、狙いは？
02-Aug-2021
「Ｗｏｒｌｄ特派員リポート」です。ロンドンで先週、ある観光ツアーが行われました。参加したのはみなさん、香港出身の人たちだったということですが、どういうものだったのでしょうか。
「Ｗｏｒｌｄ特派員リポート」です。ロンドンで先週、ある観光ツアーが行われました。参加したのはみなさん、香港出身の人たちだったということですが、どういうものだったのでしょうか。
BLOGOS｜中国が支配するディストピア 香港の大量国外脱出「英国だけでも5年で最大83万人超」予測
02-Aug-2021
英国港僑協会創設者で、ツアーで英語から広東語への通訳を務めた元在香港英国総領事館職員のサイモン・チェン氏（30）は「香港を脱出してくる人たちが、英語が流暢なエリート層だけでなく、ごく普通の家庭、市民に及んでいる証拠だ」と解説する。まさか香港を脱出することになるとは夢にも思わなかった人たちが堰（せき）を切ったように大量脱出し始めているのだ。
英国港僑協会創設者で、ツアーで英語から広東語への通訳を務めた元在香港英国総領事館職員のサイモン・チェン氏（30）は「香港を脱出してくる人たちが、英語が流暢なエリート層だけでなく、ごく普通の家庭、市民に及んでいる証拠だ」と解説する。まさか香港を脱出することになるとは夢にも思わなかった人たちが堰（せき）を切ったように大量脱出し始めているのだ。
大紀元 | 港僑協會辦倫敦導覽團 助港人了解英國歷史
01-Aug-2021
英國港僑協會於英國當地時間7月30日舉辦「倫敦城市導覽遊」，讓港人可以了解倫敦歷史，協助他們和社區進行互動，雖然當日天氣不佳，下著陣雨，但反應熱烈，名額爆滿。
英國港僑協會於英國當地時間7月30日舉辦「倫敦城市導覽遊」，讓港人可以了解倫敦歷史，協助他們和社區進行互動，雖然當日天氣不佳，下著陣雨，但反應熱烈，名額爆滿。
The New York Times | Hong Kong Migrants Seek Fresh Start in U.K. After Crackdown
31-Jul-2021
On a warm May afternoon, dozens of Hong Kongers met for the first time during a hike along the English countryside organized by Justitia Hong Kong and the British Chinese Society. British officials have also said they will allocate $50 million toward helping Hong Kongers integrate, a task made especially challenging by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s really hard during a pandemic for newcomers to find new friends,” said James Wong, 29, an asylum seeker who fled to London last July. That feeling of isolation led him to start Hong Kong Link Up, a program that pairs new arrivals from Hong Kong with local British residents to promote cultural exchange. Hong Kongers in Britain, another group, has planned walking tours in London.
On a warm May afternoon, dozens of Hong Kongers met for the first time during a hike along the English countryside organized by Justitia Hong Kong and the British Chinese Society. British officials have also said they will allocate $50 million toward helping Hong Kongers integrate, a task made especially challenging by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s really hard during a pandemic for newcomers to find new friends,” said James Wong, 29, an asylum seeker who fled to London last July. That feeling of isolation led him to start Hong Kong Link Up, a program that pairs new arrivals from Hong Kong with local British residents to promote cultural exchange. Hong Kongers in Britain, another group, has planned walking tours in London.
The Telegraph | The British property hotspots attracting Hong Kong buyers
31-Jul-2021
Hongkongers in Britain, a group which helps immigrants settle, found in a survey that London was the top destination for these immigrants. It polled 720 Hongkongers who are moving to the UK and found 22pc chose the capital; Manchester followed with 8pc and Birmingham third with 5pc.
Hongkongers in Britain, a group which helps immigrants settle, found in a survey that London was the top destination for these immigrants. It polled 720 Hongkongers who are moving to the UK and found 22pc chose the capital; Manchester followed with 8pc and Birmingham third with 5pc.
香港財經時報｜ 逾半移民英國港人帶學齡兒童！移英落戶哪區好？名校網不一定要Zone1
31-Jul-2021
英國港僑協會早前進行調查，訪問移英港人抵英後6個月的定居地點、半年後有沒有搬遷意欲，及子女的上學地點。結果發現，逾九成移英港人抵步後首半年，選擇在英格蘭定居，當中逾兩成人住在大倫敦區。
英國港僑協會早前進行調查，訪問移英港人抵英後6個月的定居地點、半年後有沒有搬遷意欲，及子女的上學地點。結果發現，逾九成移英港人抵步後首半年，選擇在英格蘭定居，當中逾兩成人住在大倫敦區。
il Fatto Quotidiano | Hong Kong senza giustizia: Londra meta dei dissidenti
28-Jul-2021
Il secondo e Nathan Lawm leader della protesta studentesca che il Fatto ha intervistato lo scorso anno. Simon fonda l'associazione Hongkongers in Britain, che accoglie e supporta la diasporadall'isola. "Londra a gennaio scorso ha dato il via a visti speciali per i residenti della ex colonia. Al momento ci risultano circa 4 mila richieste di visti a settimana.
Il secondo e Nathan Lawm leader della protesta studentesca che il Fatto ha intervistato lo scorso anno. Simon fonda l'associazione Hongkongers in Britain, che accoglie e supporta la diasporadall'isola. "Londra a gennaio scorso ha dato il via a visti speciali per i residenti della ex colonia. Al momento ci risultano circa 4 mila richieste di visti a settimana.
BBC World News | First Hong Kong NSL verdict of Tong Ying Kit
27-Jul-2021
BBC World News on first Hong Kong NSL verdict of Tong Ying Kit.
本會創辦人 鄭文傑 接受 英國廣播公司 訪問，分析及評論 香港「國安法」的首宗判決 - 唐英傑案。
• 目前120件國安逮捕記錄當中， 本案件為首批逮捕及首宗判決； 該案件所構成的犯罪條件將會成為其他國安法案件的先例。
• 由香港高等法院直接處理案件，可預見其他國安法案件亦會同等處理，從嚴處理可至終身監禁。
• 在法庭上就「光復」及「革命」進行字義上的辯論， 辯方否認控罪，並指出「光復」及「革命」可意指正面的變化，不一定代表惡意的「顛覆」。
• 與以往就具體行為進行判罪的法治標準不同，本案件可能是香港司法制度歷史上第一宗「以言論及思想入罪」的案件，可謂危險的開始。
• 本案件之香港法庭裁決，符合並跟隨了此前香港政府發表的聲明；該聲明指出：任何形式表達「光復香港、時代革命」 均屬於「分裂國家」的犯罪行為。
• 本案件可能是香港司法歷史上第一宗沒有陪審團的裁決， 反之該判決由三名政治任命及指示的國安法專屬法官作出。 辯方抗議「不設陪審團」並提出司法覆核，被法院所駁回。本次裁決標誌着香港司法已經悖離英美普通法的百年傳統及根基。
• 國安法由北京直接引進，屬於全國性法律。因此，法律的裁量詮釋均以北京頒布的中文版為準， 英文翻譯版本僅屬參考。香港司法的法定語言亦將可能產生質的變化。
• 案件審理及裁決亦存在不少程序缺陷：
o 不設陪審團，
o 未來不排除閉門審訊，
o 法官屬於政治指定，由非民選的行政長官挑選，直接受到北京所控制，而非向人民負責，
o 政治任命的國安法法官的基本資料並不公開， 外界及公眾無從問責，
o 沒有「無罪推定」的概念， 獲得保釋的前提需要由法官主觀認定被告人日後不再構成國家安全威脅， 因此大部份被告人將非常可能被長期「審前拘押」，
o 即使萬幸獲得保釋， 他們亦不准公開評論政治及公共事務，
o 隨時被送往中國內地審訊或服刑，從而面臨更加模糊、肆意及嚴苛的司法待遇。
• 就本次案件之評論：
o 不公、不義、不明， 香港的法治概念被完全摧毁。
o 這種案件令人感到可悲，曾經在國際上被視為可靠公正，維護法治的香港法官、檢控官、警察、及法律專業人士， 最終臣服於極權體制及獨裁者肆意書寫的遊戲規則，淪為打壓任何反抗人士及意見的工具； 那些法庭上的程序、法袍及假髮， 只能維護着香港司法的華麗門面， 目的不是為了伸張公義和保護人民的權利，反倒是掩蓋社會不義、動盪不安的根源。
HKB founder, Simon Cheng, analysed and commented on first verdict of Hong Kong NSL prosecution on BBC World Service.
• Amongst 120 NSL arrests so far, this will be the first arrest and verdict, and will be a historical precedent to foretell how harsh the law will be used in other NSL prosecutions.
• The high court of Hong Kong is directly handling this case, and likely all NSL cases. If interpreted narrowly, it means that NSL ‘offenders’ could be imprisoned for life.
• This is the first case in the Hong Kong court having a ‘debate’ about the thought and usage of the wordings ‘liberation’ and ‘revolution’. Defender’s legal team argued that ‘liberation’ and ‘revolution’ could mean positive change not subversion, and the defender denied the charges.
• Rather than judging based on behaviour, this is the first and dangerous beginning of ‘speech and thought crime’ in Hong Kong's judicial history.
• This is the first case in court following the public statement by Hong Kong's government which said that any form of slogans and expressions about ‘liberating Hong Kong, revolution of our times’ is a secessionist criminal act.
• This is the first verdict in Hong Kong's court made without jury, but solely by politically appointed judges designated for National Security cases. The judicial review was rejected by the court. It is a historical departure from English common law tradition practiced for many decades in Hong Kong.
• The law is imposed by Beijing, and this is the first case that the national NSL could be officially interpreted and judged solely based on Chinese language, while the English translated version is only for non-official reference.
• Obvious flaws of the due process of trial:
o It is without jury,
o It can be held behind closed doors,
o The judges are politically handpicked by Hong Kong's Chief Executive, who is answerable only to Beijing not to the people,
o Information of the designated judges for NSL are not fully known, and the public does not know how many there are and who they are, except for those who are already exposed.
o No ‘presumption of innocence’ as defendants could only be bailed if they are ‘believed’ not to ‘endanger national security’. Those who are being charged will likely be put into ‘pre-trial detention’,
o Even if bailed, they are not allowed to comment on politics,
o They could be sent to mainland China to face trial and serve sentences with unknown terms - with even more opaque and harsher treatment.
• Comment:
o This trial is not fair, not just, not transparent, and fails to uphold the rule of law.
o It is lamentable that we see Hong Kong's judges, prosecutors, police and legal professionals, who were once respected as fair and professional upholding the rule of law, can now only play by the rules of dictators, while the procedures, gowns and wigs, as façades of the judiciary, are no longer there to address and serve justice, but to cover up the ugliness and social injustice, and are now indeed the root cause of unrests.
BBC World News on first Hong Kong NSL verdict of Tong Ying Kit.
本會創辦人 鄭文傑 接受 英國廣播公司 訪問，分析及評論 香港「國安法」的首宗判決 - 唐英傑案。
• 目前120件國安逮捕記錄當中， 本案件為首批逮捕及首宗判決； 該案件所構成的犯罪條件將會成為其他國安法案件的先例。
• 由香港高等法院直接處理案件，可預見其他國安法案件亦會同等處理，從嚴處理可至終身監禁。
• 在法庭上就「光復」及「革命」進行字義上的辯論， 辯方否認控罪，並指出「光復」及「革命」可意指正面的變化，不一定代表惡意的「顛覆」。
• 與以往就具體行為進行判罪的法治標準不同，本案件可能是香港司法制度歷史上第一宗「以言論及思想入罪」的案件，可謂危險的開始。
• 本案件之香港法庭裁決，符合並跟隨了此前香港政府發表的聲明；該聲明指出：任何形式表達「光復香港、時代革命」 均屬於「分裂國家」的犯罪行為。
• 本案件可能是香港司法歷史上第一宗沒有陪審團的裁決， 反之該判決由三名政治任命及指示的國安法專屬法官作出。 辯方抗議「不設陪審團」並提出司法覆核，被法院所駁回。本次裁決標誌着香港司法已經悖離英美普通法的百年傳統及根基。
• 國安法由北京直接引進，屬於全國性法律。因此，法律的裁量詮釋均以北京頒布的中文版為準， 英文翻譯版本僅屬參考。香港司法的法定語言亦將可能產生質的變化。
• 案件審理及裁決亦存在不少程序缺陷：
o 不設陪審團，
o 未來不排除閉門審訊，
o 法官屬於政治指定，由非民選的行政長官挑選，直接受到北京所控制，而非向人民負責，
o 政治任命的國安法法官的基本資料並不公開， 外界及公眾無從問責，
o 沒有「無罪推定」的概念， 獲得保釋的前提需要由法官主觀認定被告人日後不再構成國家安全威脅， 因此大部份被告人將非常可能被長期「審前拘押」，
o 即使萬幸獲得保釋， 他們亦不准公開評論政治及公共事務，
o 隨時被送往中國內地審訊或服刑，從而面臨更加模糊、肆意及嚴苛的司法待遇。
• 就本次案件之評論：
o 不公、不義、不明， 香港的法治概念被完全摧毁。
o 這種案件令人感到可悲，曾經在國際上被視為可靠公正，維護法治的香港法官、檢控官、警察、及法律專業人士， 最終臣服於極權體制及獨裁者肆意書寫的遊戲規則，淪為打壓任何反抗人士及意見的工具； 那些法庭上的程序、法袍及假髮， 只能維護着香港司法的華麗門面， 目的不是為了伸張公義和保護人民的權利，反倒是掩蓋社會不義、動盪不安的根源。
HKB founder, Simon Cheng, analysed and commented on first verdict of Hong Kong NSL prosecution on BBC World Service.
• Amongst 120 NSL arrests so far, this will be the first arrest and verdict, and will be a historical precedent to foretell how harsh the law will be used in other NSL prosecutions.
• The high court of Hong Kong is directly handling this case, and likely all NSL cases. If interpreted narrowly, it means that NSL ‘offenders’ could be imprisoned for life.
• This is the first case in the Hong Kong court having a ‘debate’ about the thought and usage of the wordings ‘liberation’ and ‘revolution’. Defender’s legal team argued that ‘liberation’ and ‘revolution’ could mean positive change not subversion, and the defender denied the charges.
• Rather than judging based on behaviour, this is the first and dangerous beginning of ‘speech and thought crime’ in Hong Kong's judicial history.
• This is the first case in court following the public statement by Hong Kong's government which said that any form of slogans and expressions about ‘liberating Hong Kong, revolution of our times’ is a secessionist criminal act.
• This is the first verdict in Hong Kong's court made without jury, but solely by politically appointed judges designated for National Security cases. The judicial review was rejected by the court. It is a historical departure from English common law tradition practiced for many decades in Hong Kong.
• The law is imposed by Beijing, and this is the first case that the national NSL could be officially interpreted and judged solely based on Chinese language, while the English translated version is only for non-official reference.
• Obvious flaws of the due process of trial:
o It is without jury,
o It can be held behind closed doors,
o The judges are politically handpicked by Hong Kong's Chief Executive, who is answerable only to Beijing not to the people,
o Information of the designated judges for NSL are not fully known, and the public does not know how many there are and who they are, except for those who are already exposed.
o No ‘presumption of innocence’ as defendants could only be bailed if they are ‘believed’ not to ‘endanger national security’. Those who are being charged will likely be put into ‘pre-trial detention’,
o Even if bailed, they are not allowed to comment on politics,
o They could be sent to mainland China to face trial and serve sentences with unknown terms - with even more opaque and harsher treatment.
• Comment:
o This trial is not fair, not just, not transparent, and fails to uphold the rule of law.
o It is lamentable that we see Hong Kong's judges, prosecutors, police and legal professionals, who were once respected as fair and professional upholding the rule of law, can now only play by the rules of dictators, while the procedures, gowns and wigs, as façades of the judiciary, are no longer there to address and serve justice, but to cover up the ugliness and social injustice, and are now indeed the root cause of unrests.
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