Australians in Hong Kong

Australians in Hong Kong
Total population
100,000 (2017)[1]
1.3% of the population
Languages
Australian English · Chinese
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Ethnicity in Hong Kong

There are over 100,000 Australians in Hong Kong,[1][2] with most being Chinese Australians[dubious – discuss][clarify] (or Hong Kong Australians).[3] Many Hong Kong Australians hold dual citizenship of Australia and Hong Kong. Although, some are non-Chinese Asian or White Hong Kong people. 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]

Australia has a Consulate-General in Hong Kong, located on the 23rd floor of Harbour Centre [zh] (海港中心) in Wan Chai. Australian Consulate-General Hong Kong. However, Chinese authorities treat dual nationals possessing Chinese nationality 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.[5][6] Dual nationals who are permanent residents of Hong Kong are also entitled to a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport.[clarification needed]

Following the central government's imposition 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."[7] On 9 July 2020, Australia suspended its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, which had been in place since 1993.[8] (There is no extradition agreement between Australia and mainland China.)

  1. ^ a b "Australia-Hong Kong relationship". Australian Consulate-General, Hong Kong. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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..
  4. ^ "Australian Alex Oxford tells what living in Hong Kong is really like". News.com.au. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  5. ^ Standing Committee Interpretation Concerning Implementation of Chinese Nationality Law in Hong Kong.
  6. ^ Standing Committee Interpretation Concerning Implementation of Chinese Nationality Law in Macao.
  7. ^ "Hong Kong Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller". www.smartraveller.gov.au. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends Hong Kongers' visas after security law imposed". AP NEWS. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.