Australia Halts Hong Kong Extradition Agreement and Extends Visas

Australia has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in response to fears over a new national security law imposed by China.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new law undermined Hong Kong’s own basic law and the territory’s current level of autonomy from Beijing.

Report say, Australia is planning to extend visas for Hong Kong residents and encourage businesses there to relocate.

China had criticised the move as gross interference in its domestic affairs.

Since the law was enacted last week, Canada has also suspended its extradition treaty, while the UK has offered citizenship options to Hong Kong residents.

Critics say the law makes it easier to punish protesters and critics of the Chinese government.