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Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom

Por: ABC News World September 18, 2022

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As the Chinese government increased its crackdown on political speech and dissenters in Hong Kong in recent years, tens of thousands of longtime residents have fled to nearby Taiwan to escape the oppression.For many ex-pats, like Annie Zhang, a former editor of a Hong Kong-based media company, their new surroundings have allowed them to express themselves without any fear of jail time or other forms of severe repercussions.Many of my friends are... + full article



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