Australia suspends extradition deal with Hong Kong, extends visas

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday his government has taken steps to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong in response to a controversial new national security law imposed by China.The prime minister also announced a series of changes that make it easier for Hong Kong citizens and Hong Kong-based businesses to move to Australia and gain permanent residency. But Australia will not create a new humanitarian intake for Hong Kong citizens."Our decision to suspend the extradition agreement with Hong Kong represents an acknowledgment of the fundamental change of cir…READ FULL ARTICLE