Australia Suspended the Criminal Delivery Treaty with Hong Kong July 9 18:25
Following the enforcement of the "Hong Kong National Security Act," which controls anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, the Australian government suspends the criminal delivery treaty with Hong Kong and extends the visa for Hong Kong citizens. Announced things to do.
Australia's Prime Minister Morrison said in a press conference in Canberra, the capital, on the 9th, that the situation regarding the Criminal Delivery Treaty with Hong Kong has changed fundamentally in response to the enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Act. Revealed that it will be suspended.
It has already been officially notified to the Hong Kong side, and it has also been communicated to the Chinese government.
We also announced that we will extend the period of validity of visas for Hong Kong citizens, so that those who study at an Australian university will stay for five years after graduation, and those who have a temporary work visa will stay for the next five years. You will be able to.
In either case, you will then be able to apply for permanent residence.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a travel information to Hong Kong updated on the 9th, "It is not clear yet how the national security maintenance law will be applied, and the risk of being bound may increase." I am calling on Australians staying in Hong Kong to reconsider whether a stay is necessary.
Meanwhile, the neighboring country, New Zealand, also announced on September 9 that it will reconsider the delivery of criminals and the export control of strategic goods.
China's "strong criticism" also suggests countermeasures
At the press conference yesterday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Zhongqing said that the Australian government has announced that it will suspend the criminal delivery treaty with Hong Kong. At the same time, it was a rough interference with China's domestic politics, and it was unacceptable."
He added, "China expresses its strong condemnation and reserves the right to take further action. Any consequences of this must be borne by the Australian side," and also suggested that countermeasures be taken.