Washington, Jan 16, 2025 (AFP) - Biden extends protections for Hong Kongers in US

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2025-01-16

President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered a two-year extension of a program allowing Hong Kong residents living in the United States -- many of whom fled repressive Chinese rule -- to stay beyond the expiry of their visas. The extension, just weeks before the program was due to run out, is likely to add to tensions between Beijing and Washington as the incoming administration of Donald Trump vowed to confront a "dangerous" China and deter any inva......

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