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.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020 - 17:28

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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.