Australians in Hong Kong
There are over 100,000 Australians in Hong Kong, with most being Chinese Australians. Many Hong Kong Australians hold dual citizenship of Australia and Hong Kong. Many Australian business people are based in the city, which is an important financial centre and is also seen as a gateway to the China market.
Australia has a Consulate-General in Hong Kong, located on the 23rd floor of in Wan Chai. However, Chinese authorities treat dual nationals, one of which is Chinese or Hong Kong, solely as Chinese nationals and bar them from receiving foreign consular assistance while in Chinese territory. A Hong Konger who acquires another nationality after the transfer of Hong Kong in 1997 retains Chinese nationality. Dual nationals who are permanent residents of Hong Kong are also entitled to a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport.
Following the imposition by mainland China upon Hong Kong of the Hong Kong national security law, which Australia regards as being in breach of the Hong Kong Basic Law, on 7 July the Australian government issued an official travel advisory warning travellers and Australian passport holders residing in Hong Kong, advising the latter group: “If you’re concerned about the new law, reconsider your need to remain in Hong Kong." On 9 July 2020, Australia suspended its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, which had been in place since 1993.Education
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