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Old 03-07-2020, 14:11   #68
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Re: UK offers right to residency and path to citizenship to 3m Hong Kong citizens

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Originally Posted by jfman View Post
While he’s quite cynical about it, there’s an element of reward in PR terms (for anyone in any line of work) in being seen to make a generous offer that nobody will take up.
It also strengthens the Hong Kong people's negotiation position, assuming the Chinese don't throw a tantrum.
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