Taiwan vows to provide refuge for fleeing Hong Kongers
The government says it will establish an organisation to deliver relief that includes settlement and employment
28 May 2020 - 11:16
Taipei — Taiwan on Thursday promised to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-governed city due to political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling as China pushes new security legislation that has triggered fresh protests.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen this week became the first world leader to pledge specific measures to help people from Hong Kong who may leave the former British colony due to the new legislation, a move that is certain to sour already poor ties between Taipei and Beijing...
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