Hongkongers

Hongkongers are residents of Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. They are newsworthy due to the UK's British National (Overseas) visa pathway, created in response to political changes in Hong Kong. Recent news includes the UK government confirming that stricter English language requirements for immigrants will not apply to Hongkongers on the BN(O) pathway. While nearly 670 Hongkongers have been granted settlement in the UK under this visa, the number of applicants is below initial government estimates. Thousands are expected to qualify for settled status this year. Separately, Hongkongers in Hong Kong are preparing for a drop in temperature, with forecasts predicting lows of 13 degrees Celsius. This highlights the ongoing movement of Hongkongers to the UK and the daily life concerns of those remaining in Hong Kong.