UK reviews Hong Kong extradition agreement amid rising tensions with China

Downing Street is reviewing its extradition agreement with Hong Kong as Beijing accused the UK of a “gross interference” in Chinese affairs after the imposition of a restrictive security law.
UK reviews Hong Kong extradition agreement amid rising tensions with China

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab speaking during his Ministerial Statement in the British Parliament about UK citizenship offer for Kong Kong citizens. Picture: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab speaking during his Ministerial Statement in the British Parliament about UK citizenship offer for Kong Kong citizens. Picture: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

Downing Street is reviewing its extradition agreement with Hong Kong as Beijing accused the UK of a “gross interference” in Chinese affairs after the imposition of a restrictive security law.

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