Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for 19 pro-democracy activists living abroad, accusing them of subversion under the city's strict national security law.
The activists, many of whom are based in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US, are linked to the 'Hong Kong Parliament,' a group advocating for democratic reforms. Western governments, including the UK and US, have strongly condemned the move, calling it an example of transnational repression and a threat to international legal norms. Hong Kong and Beijing officials have dismissed the criticism as biased and untrue, insisting the actions are necessary for national security.
The controversy has heightened tensions between China and several Western countries, raising concerns about the reach of Hong Kong's security laws beyond its borders.
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