Emotions run high as UK-bound Hongkongers bid emotional goodbyes

Hong Kong residents bid emotional farewells to their loved ones before they boarded flights to the United Kingdom, amid deepening concerns over freedoms in the Chinese-ruled city. (Image Credit: Reuters Photo)

Hong Kong residents were seen giving an emotional farewell to their loved ones before they board flights to the United Kingdom amid deepening concerns over freedoms in the Chinese-ruled city.

Passengers hug their family members before departing to United Kingdom.

A woman reacts as she hugs a family member before departing to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China.

Passengers take selfies before boarding a flight to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport.

People bid an emotional farewell to their friends at the Hong Kong International Airport.

A woman hugs her friend as she leaves for United Kingdom.

People take a group photo before their friend's departure to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport.

A group of people are seen bidding goodbyes to their friends going to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport.

People bid farewell to their friends departing to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport.