U.K. Announces New Option For Certain Hong Kong Passport Holders

The UK government announced a new visa policy allowing Hongkongers with British National Overseas passports and their families to live and work in the UK for five years, with a path to citizenship. This move is a response to China's national security law, which is seen as undermining Hong Kong's autonomy. The policy extends the previous six-month stay to five years, after which individuals can apply for settled status and citizenship. China's Foreign Ministry criticized the move as a violation of international law, while the UK maintains it is upholding its promise to Hong Kong residents.

What prompted the UK to offer a special visa to Hongkongers?

• A new trade agreement with China

• An economic crisis in Hong Kong

• China's imposition of a national security law

• A request from the Hong Kong government

How long can Hongkongers live and work in the UK under the new visa policy before applying for settled status?

• Two years

• Three years

• Ten years

• Five years

What is the first step for Hongkongers after living in the UK for five years under the new visa policy?

• Apply for a tourist visa

• Apply for settled status

• Apply for a work permit

• Apply for a student visa

What is China's stance on the UK's new visa policy for Hongkongers?

• It plans to adopt a similar policy

• It has no opinion on the policy

• It considers the policy a violation of international law

• It supports the policy

What has Britain promised to uphold for Hong Kong residents?

• Economic support

• Military protection

• Their freedoms

• Free education