Category: safe haven

US Politicians Must Walk Their Talk on Uyghurs and Hong Kong

Commentary The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is calling for quicker prioritization of Uyghur and Hong Kong refugees, but American interests would also be served by supporting Tibetans and Falun Gong. Several laws meant to assist Uyghurs and Hongkongers are laying dormant in the U.S. Congress, and the American Presidency is failing to take executive action…


Feds Ramp up Efforts to Help Residents of Hong Kong Immigrate To, Stay in Canada

OTTAWA—The federal government is moving forward on efforts to help citizens of Hong Kong remain in Canada rather than return home amid China’s clampdown on democracy. One of several new immigration programs designed to give Hong Kong residents a safe haven in Canada will open for applications on Monday. The program is open to Hong…