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Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader reportedly denied UK entry, faces deportation

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader reportedly denied UK entry, faces deportation
South China Morning Post Thursday 23 July 2026, 02:57 UTC By Leopold Chen 1 min read
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A former Hong Kong opposition leader has reportedly been denied entry to the United Kingdom and faces deportation back to the city after seeking residence using his British National (Overseas) passport, according to local media. The Times reported on Thursday that Wu Chi-wai, who was released from a Hong Kong prison in late June after serving a sentence in a landmark subversion case, had been refused entry and told he would be deported, citing his friends. The move appears to contrast with...

A former Hong Kong opposition leader has reportedly been denied entry to the United Kingdom and faces deportation back to the city after seeking residence using his British National (Overseas) passport, according to local media. The Times reported on Thursday that Wu Chi-wai, who was released from a Hong Kong prison in late June after serving a sentence in a landmark subversion case, had been refused entry and told he would be deported, citing his friends. The move appears to contrast with the... [Image text:] POUCER TPOLCE
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