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From Our Own Correspondent: Leaving Hong Kong

20/03/2021

Leaving Hong Kong

BBC Radio 4 - From Our Own Correspondent, Leaving Hong Kong

The Hong Kongers preparing to leave the territory as Beijing's influence grows.

As the full impact of the new national security law is being felt, we hear from Hong Kongers who are planning to leave.

Hong Kong is seeing a wave of departures amid concerns about the erosion of democratic freedoms.  China's national security law, imposed in July last year, has been used to clamp down on dissent prompting many to considering leaving.  The UK's visa scheme will allow many Hong Kong residents to start a new life in Britain. Danny Vincent spoke to some of the people preparing to leave the territory.

One year ago, New York City was the one of the epicentres of the coronavirus outbreak. Now a massive vaccination effort is underway.  Restaurants are allowed to open at half capacity and, helped by the relief package, the city is gradually springing back to life. But some people are wary of the vaccine, says Laura Trevelyan.

In Australia allegations of sexual assault in the corridors of power in Canberra are dominating headlines. Tens of thousands of people have protested in the major cities. The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has so far refused to hold an independent inquiry, but the allegations have triggered a public reaction that is gathering pace, says  Shaimaa Khalil.

Each year, Afghanistan hosts an annual ski challenge, in the mountains of Bamiyan province. Organisers of this event are hoping the region can attract more tourists, despite the on-going threat of violence. They hope for a more peaceful future – and this event has provided much needed respite. Charlie Faulkner went to watch.

The Netherlands has long navigated the threat posed by rising water levels.   In 1953, a catastrophic flood claimed the lives of more than 1000 people. In response, the Dutch created an advanced network of flood defences. These are now being updated thanks to a new plan to climate-proof the country. Jane Labous reports.

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