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UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens
The move comes as China and Hong Kong have said they will no longer recognise the British National Overseas (BNO) passport as a valid travel document.
Sun Jan 31 2021
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China will not recognise British passport for Hong Kong residents
China said that it would not recognise the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document from Jan. 31.
Fri Jan 29 2021