Hong Kongers in U.S. fear Trump deportations if special status lapses

Human rights activists urge Biden to renew protection, which expires Feb. 5

20241122 N HK

Hong Kong citizens were granted a special legal status in the U.S. that protects them from being deported. This status expires in February. © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House is raising concerns among many Hong Kongers in the U.S. that they could be deported if their temporary legal status is not renewed by February.

U.S.-based Hong Kong activists and rights organizations have been lobbying President Joe Biden's administration, which transfers power to Trump in January, to renew the Deferred Enforced Departure program for thousands of Hong Kong citizens before it expires.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.