Tears, guilt and hope for Hong Kongers seeking new life in Britain


Worshippers wearing face masks visit Wong Tai Sin Temple at the first day of Chinese Lunar New Year, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hong Kong, China February 12, 2021. - Reuters

HONG KONG, Feb 13 (AFP): As the clock counts down to her finally leaving Hong Kong, Judy is riddled with self-doubt and guilt over the gut-wrenching decision to move her family to the other side of the world for a new life in Britain.

Over the past few years, the 36-year-old mum of two has looked on as authorities dismissed successive waves of pro-democracy protests and then went after those who took part in them.

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