Photographer: Paul Yeung / Bloomberg
Photographer: Paul Yeung / Bloomberg
The British Consulate General has been informed that “Hong Kong, like other parts of China, does not recognize dual nationality,” according to a statement on a UK government website.
“If you have British and Chinese nationality, local authorities can treat you as a Chinese citizen, even if you enter Hong Kong with your British passport,” the UK said in a Feb. 8 update for its citizens at Hong Kong. travel tips.
“If so, the British Consulate General may not be able to offer you consular assistance,” according to the council. “If you have formally renounced Chinese citizenship, you must bring proof that you did.”
China late last month he said he would not recognize British (overseas) national passports as travel or identification documents.