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Australia's plan to consider giving safe haven to Hong Kong nationals under threat from draconian security laws has inflamed tensions with China.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said cabinet would consider options after the United Kingdom opened a path to citizenship for millions of Hong Kong residents.
The Chinese foreign ministry hit back, urging Australia to look at the national security legislation in a "correct and objective" light.
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said Australia had similar perspectives to the UK about Hong Kong.
"We support the one country, two systems structure that was put in place," he told ABC television on Friday.
"We want to see respect for the basic law that underpins the way in which Hong Kong works as a unique but very important part of China."
Australia could fast track skilled migrant visas for Hong Kong nationals or offer safe haven through the refugee program.
SOURCE AAP - SBS
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