U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was mocked for "lecturing" Hong Kong about arresting activists, despite the Trump administration arresting and detaining hundreds of activists during the president's second term for various offenses, including criticism of Israel and speaking out against cuts to international funding.
On Friday, Hong Kong's national security police issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas activists. They accused them of subversion under the 2020 national security law. The activists allegedly organized or took part in the unofficial Hong Kong Parliament, a pro-democracy group that authorities say aimed to undermine state power by pursuing self-determination and drafting a separate constitution.
