Hong Kong activists hit wall as US hesitates to accept refugees

Consulate would see wave of asylum seekers if doors opened, analyst says

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Protesters march in front of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong last year. Some who took part in the demonstrations are now looking to leave the island for freer societies.  © LightRocket via Getty Images

TAKESHI KIHARA, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- One day after four asylum seekers were reportedly turned away at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong, the diplomatic mission in the Central district was under heavy guard.

"What are you doing here?" a security guard quickly approached and grilled this reporter standing close to the entrance on Wednesday. 

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