Australia Denies Chinese Migrant’s Asylum Bid
HONG KONG
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A mainland Chinese migrant sought asylum at the Australian Consulate in Hong Kong, saying he was being persecuted by the territory’s campaign to deport several thousand mainlanders who want to stay here with their families.
But Cheng Chiu-leung soon left the building, saying he was told he did not meet the requirements for political asylum. The Australians did not immediately comment.
Cheng’s mainland-born parents, grandparents and brother have Hong Kong residency. He said he was seeking to move to Australia, where a sister lives in Sydney.
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