London, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - Ex-Hong Kong opposition figure enters UK after airport detention

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2026-07-23

A former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker was detained for hours at London's Heathrow airport before being allowed to enter the country, rights groups and media reported. Wu Chi-wai, 63, who holds a British National (Overseas) passport, was held shortly after landing at Heathrow before being admitted to the country, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed source. A spokesperson for the UK's Home Office told AFP author......

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