According to the official media of the Chinese Communist Party, Global Times, at the regular press conference of the Foreign Ministry held on January 29, a reporter asked what the Chinese side had to say about the British government’s announcement that the adjusted British National Overseas Passport (BNO) and visa policy has come into effect since January 31.
In response, spokesman Zhao Lijian firstly, rousingly slammed the British side: “It seriously infringes on China’s sovereignty, grossly interferes in Hong Kong affairs and China’s internal affairs, and seriously violates international law and the basic norms of international relations …… clouds and clouds.”
“Since January 31, China no longer recognizes the so-called BNO passport as a travel document and proof of identity, and reserves the right to take further measures.” Zhao Lijian said.
On Twitter, netizen “financial cold eyes” angrily accused the Chinese Communist Party of “open hooliganism!”
While another netizen, “Water Wind”, calmly said, “The UK will just admit it.”
According to Wikipedia, the British National (Overseas) passport, or BN(O) passport, is a passport for British nationals (overseas), issued since July 1, 1987. BN(O) passport holders have British nationality, but do not have the right of abode in the United Kingdom, but have the right to consular protection overseas.
On July 1, 2020, the British Government announced that from January 2021, Hong Kong residents and their families who are eligible to apply for a British National (Overseas) Passport (BNO) will be allowed to They will be able to live, study or work in the UK for five years, after which they can apply for settlement and register as British citizens after a further 12 months of residence.
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