Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and offered cash bounties for information leading to the capture of 19 pro-democracy activists living abroad, accusing them of subversion under the national security law. Many of the targeted individuals are based in countries like the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US, and are linked to the 'Hong Kong Parliament,' a group advocating for democratic reforms. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from Western governments, especially the UK, which labeled the bounties as 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 incident highlights escalating tensions between China and Western nations over human rights and the reach of Hong Kong's security laws beyond its borders.
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