Australians in Hong Kong

There are over 100,000 Australians in Hong Kong,[1] with most being Chinese Australians (or Hong Kong Australians).[2][3] Many Hong Kong Australians hold dual citizenship of Australia and Hong Kong. Many Australian business people are based in the city, which is an important financial centre and is also seen as a gateway to the China market.[4]

Australians in Hong Kong
Total population
100,000 (2017)[1]
Languages
Australian English · Chinese
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Ethnicity in Hong Kong

Australia has a Consulate-General in Hong Kong, located on the 23rd floor of Harbour Centre (海港中心) in Wan Chai.[5] However, Chinese authorities treat dual nationals, one of which is Chinese or Hong Kong, solely as Chinese nationals and bar them from receiving foreign consular assistance while in Chinese territory. A Hong Konger who acquires another nationality after the transfer of Hong Kong in 1997 retains Chinese nationality.[6][7] Dual nationals who are permanent residents of Hong Kong are also entitled to a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport.

Following the imposition by mainland China upon Hong Kong of the Hong Kong national security law, which Australia regards as being in breach of the Hong Kong Basic Law, on 7 July the Australian government issued an official travel advisory warning travellers and Australian passport holders residing in Hong Kong, advising the latter group: “If you’re concerned about the new law, reconsider your need to remain in Hong Kong."[8] On 9 July 2020, Australia suspended its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, which had been in place since 1993.[9] (There is no extradition agreement between Australia and China.)

Education
Australian International School Hong Kong

Australian International School Hong Kong serves the Australian community.

See also

References
  1. "Australia-Hong Kong relationship". Australian Consulate-General, Hong Kong. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  2. "Australia's Rudd Dials Hong Kong Expats". The Wall Street Journal. 29 August 2013. The 90,000 Australian citizens in Hong Kong—mostly ethnic Chinese..
  3. "Australian Federal Election Make sure you're enrolled to vote by 6pm HKT, 12 August 2013". Australian Consulate-General Hong Kong, China. 7 August 2013. Archived from the original on 30 August 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  4. "Australian Alex Oxford tells what living in Hong Kong is really like". News.com.au. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  5. Home. Australian Consulate-General Hong Kong. Retrieved on 18 May 2019. "23/F Harbour Centre 25 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong SAR" - Address in Traditional Chinese: "香港灣仔港灣道25號海港中心23樓"
  6. Standing Committee Interpretation Concerning Implementation of Chinese Nationality Law in Hong Kong.
  7. Standing Committee Interpretation Concerning Implementation of Chinese Nationality Law in Macao.
  8. "Hong Kong Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller". www.smartraveller.gov.au. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  9. "Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends Hong Kongers' visas after security law imposed". AP NEWS. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
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