China will not recognize British passports for Hong Kong residents

Jan 29, 2021 4:39 PM PHT

Reuters

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China will not recognize British passports for Hong Kong residents

Closed counters are seen at the departures hall of Hong Kong International Airport, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hong Kong, China October 20, 2020.

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Almost 3 million Hong Kong residents are eligible to acquire British National Overseas passports

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China said on Friday, January 29, that it would not recognize the British National Overseas (BNO) passport as a valid travel document or for identification starting from January 31.

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian was speaking at a regular news briefing.

Beijing’s move to impose a national security law in June last year prompted Britain to offer refuge to almost 3 million Hong Kong residents eligible for BNO passport from January 31. – Rappler.com