The Chinese embassy in the UK is urging Britain to repatriate Tony Chung, the former student activist seeking political asylum, back to Hong Kong. This request follows a recall order from the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department (CSD) for Chung, who violated the terms of his supervision order and fled to the UK.
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Chinese Embassy Calls for Repatriation
The Chinese embassy in the UK is pressing for Tony Chung’s return to Hong Kong as he seeks political asylum, aligning with the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department’s recall order.
In response to media inquiries, a spokesperson stressed the importance of obeying Hong Kong laws, emphasizing accountability for lawbreakers. The spokesperson warned against using foreign support to escape legal consequences, asserting that such attempts would result in accountability.
Tony Chung, the former convenor of the disbanded pro-independence group Studentlocalism, had been sentenced to over three and a half years for secession and money laundering under the national security law. Released in June, he was under CSD supervision, but a recall was issued when he failed to return to Hong Kong as scheduled, having traveled to Japan during the Christmas holiday.
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Chung’s Legal Situation and Recall
Former Studentlocalism leader, Tony Chung, faces repatriation calls from the Chinese embassy as he seeks asylum in the UK. A recall order from the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department was issued, citing a violation of supervision terms due to Chung’s failure to return from a holiday trip to Japan.
In response to media inquiries, the Chinese embassy stresses the importance of adhering to Hong Kong laws and underscores accountability for violators. Chung, previously sentenced for secession and money laundering, confronted a recall after breaching the terms of his supervision by not returning from a trip during the Christmas holiday.
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