Asylum Granted: Ted Hui Finds Refuge in Australia
Ted Hui, a pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker from Hong Kong, has been granted asylum in Australia. Hui, facing criminal charges in Hong Kong due to the 2019 protests, expressed mixed emotions about the situation. Australia's decision comes amid strained relations with China.
Prominent pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker Ted Hui has been officially granted asylum in Australia, according to a Facebook announcement by Hui. This development comes more than four years after he left Hong Kong, where he was charged with criminal offenses related to the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
Hui revealed that the Australian Department of Home Affairs approved his asylum claim along with visas for his family. Despite the asylum status, Hui expressed a deep sense of longing for his hometown, highlighting the emotional toll of political exile.
The Hong Kong government criticized the decision, emphasizing opposition to "harboring criminals." The move also unfolds during delicate diplomatic choreography as Australia's leadership works to mend ties with China.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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