BEIJING — China on Thursday accused the UK of sheltering “wanted criminals” after prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law said he had been granted political asylum there.
London and Beijing are at bitter odds over the fate of Hong Kong, with Britain accusing China of tearing up its promise to maintain key liberties in the former colonial territory for 50 years after the handover.
Law said on Wednesday he had been granted asylum in Britain, after fleeing the semi-autonomous territoryfollowing the introduction of sweeping Chinese security laws.
“The UK is clearly a platform for Hong Kong independence agitators, and provides so-called s…
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