Hong Kong defends immigration procedures after British MP denied entry

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Hong Kong's government on Monday defended its immigration procedures after a British member of parliament was denied entry to the Chinese city last week, an incident that has prompted concerns among UK officials.

Wera Hobhouse, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party representing Bath, on Sunday wrote on the social media platform Bluesky that authorities gave her no explanation for what she described as a cruel and upsetting blow.

Hobhouse had told British media that she flew to Hong Kong to visit her newborn grandchild.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: IndiaChinaHong Kong

Topics: Human rights Wera Hobhouse Hong Kong government British MP Immigration procedures Denied entry Douglas Alexander UK officials Beijing Trade policy Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Bluesky Eric Chan

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Published On: 2025-04-15 @ 06:54:44 (6 days ago)

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