Hong Kong student applications to Australia see record jump after China's new security law

number of Hong Kong students applying to study at Australian universities has multiplied three times midway through 2020, according to government data. This sudden rise comes amid rising fears amid Hong Kongers following imposition of draconian National Security law.

Australia is third biggest education hub after US and UK with an education sector worth A$37 Billion. However, authorities expect major losses owing to declining enrolment from mainland Chinese students, which has fallen to lowest recorded since 2012-2013 amid coronavirus pandemic. On contrast, reports released on July 30 showed that re was more than 16 per cent rise from Hong Kong citizens to study in Australia in first six months as compared to corresponding period last year.

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International borders closed

Australian authorities are w expecting increased influx from Hong Kong Residents following an anuncement from government. As per new regulations, Hong Kong gruates and workers on temporary visas are w allowed five more years to stay, work and apply for permanent residency after that time. In view of coronavirus, country has closed its international borders. However, universities and colleges are seeking schemes to allow inflow of students from or countries via a travel bubble.

 On or hand, violence against students has surged in Hong Kong. Earlier this week, Hong Kong police arrested four residents, all believed to be students, in a move that signals ir intention to implement draconian national security law. four detained, include three men and one woman, all accused of inciting secession in youth through social media posts. Arrests have been frequent in city since implementation of Chinese law, despite condemnation by or nations.  

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