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but the difference is that the British citizen has the freedom of choice. In the case of the minorities in Hong Kong, they do not have this freedom of choice. Therefore, I strongly urge the
British Government on the grounds that they are non Chinese ethnic minorities, to offer them British citizenship or British Dependent Territory Citizenship in another British Dependent Territory. Another argument is that if Britain offers British citizenship or BDTC status to the minorities in Hong Kong, what about the ethnic Chinese BDTC passport holders? What would be their reaction? I have talked to quite a few Chinese BDTC passport holders, I can safely say that they have no objection to the minorities obtaining British citizenship or retaining the BDTC status; in fact, they wish the minorities the best of luck.
Sir, in my view this is a British responsibility,
I hope
failing to take up this responsibility is unthinkable. members of the British Parliament consider this case carefully.
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