Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for 19 pro-democracy activists living overseas, accusing them of subversion for their involvement in the unofficial 'Hong Kong Parliament' group. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from the UK, US, Australia, and other Western nations, who see it as an act of transnational repression and a threat to international legal norms. Critics argue that Hong Kong's actions undermine freedom of expression and state sovereignty by targeting individuals exercising their rights abroad. The bounties, which include cash rewards for information leading to arrests, have heightened tensions between Hong Kong and several countries where the activists reside. This escalation is seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent following the imposition of Beijing's national security law in Hong Kong.
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