A family that fled Hong Kong fearing persecution is hoping their asylum claims will be approved by the Canadian government as Ottawa quietly begins granting refugee status to pro-democracy activists. After witnessing the violent clash at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he felt the city was no longer safe. People take part in a 'universal siege on communists' rally at Chater Garden in Hong Kong in January. He expects there will be more asylum claims in Canada as the national security law fuels a growing exodus. "What you're seeing in Hong Kong is people saying, 'I have to leave now — otherwise I won't ever be able to leave.'"

Source: CBC News October 09, 2020 10:00 UTC