131 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East safe as attacks escalate

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar LiuMarch 1, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Following escalating attacks in the Middle East, 131 Hong Kong residents found themselves stranded due to flight cancellations. The Hong Kong Immigration Department confirmed that all those who inquired were safe as of Sunday morning. Authorities are coordinating with Chinese embassies in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan to monitor the situation and provide assistance. The Immigration Department is maintaining contact with the affected residents, offering advice and support regarding their travel plans. Solicitor Martin Yeung Wan-fung, stranded in Dubai, described hearing explosions and seeing flashes, highlighting the unsettling experience for those caught in the disruption. The situation arose from a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, impacting air travel and leaving individuals seeking shelter.

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