Yannis Wong on the special case of Hong Kong migrants in the UK
About this episode
Yannis Wong discusses the complexities of British immigration policy and the BNO Visa Scheme for Hong Kong residents.
Another episode in English – another important topic. With Yannis Wong, PhD student at the Department of Anglophone Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen, we discuss his research and delve into the complex world of British immigration policy, focusing on the British National Overseas (BNO) Visa Scheme for Hong Kong residents. Yannis explains how this seemingly humanitarian initiative actually reflects colonial legacies and selective immigration practices. We also look at the hidden narratives behind official and media rhetoric, examining how language is used to justify and normalise historical injustices.
People in this episode
Hosts: Andrea, Dennis, Laura, Marina, Merve, Anna
Guest: Yannis Wong
Topics covered
- immigration policy
- Hong Kong migrants
- British National Overseas Visa
- colonial legacies
- language and rhetoric
Keywords
- immigration
- Hong Kong
- BNO Visa
- colonialism
- narratives
- language
- historical injustices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Department of Anglophone Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen
Books & works: British National Overseas (BNO) Visa Scheme
Places: Hong Kong, UK
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