Many protests have occurred in Beijing as a result of a law that would make it illegal to undermine Beijing’s authority. Some UK officials have considered this a breach of agreement made between China and the UK after turning over the then- colony of the UK. As a result the UK have encouraged those with BNO’s or British National Overseas to apply for a study and work that would be extended over a 12-month period.

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