The Biden administration in the United States has been staying in the United States, saying that the freedom of Hong Kong people has been suppressed since the "Hong Kong National Security Law" that cracked down on anti-government movements was enforced in Hong Kong. In effect, we have decided to allow an extension of our stay.
This was revealed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a statement on the 5th.
According to the report, the U.S. government will effectively allow Hong Kongers currently staying in the United States to extend their stay for the next 18 months, saying that they will not be required to leave the country even if their stay expires. ..
Regarding the background of the decision, Secretary Blinken said that Hong Kong's freedom of the press has been impaired since the "Hong Kong National Security Law" that cracked down on anti-government movements was enforced in Hong Kong last June, and more than 10,000 people have been detained. It is said that the freedom of the people is suppressed.
According to senior Biden administration officials, the decision will cover thousands of people in Hong Kong, except those convicted in the United States.
"The United States is with Hong Kong people facing relentless oppression by China. Attacks on Hong Kong people exercising protected rights and freedoms against the Chinese government," State Department spokesman Price said at a news conference. I urge you to stop. "