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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kanis Leung

The 8 wanted overseas-based Hong Kong activists will be pursued for life, city leader says

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Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday said the eight overseas-based activists who were wanted for alleged national security offenses would be pursued for life, dismissing criticism from Western governments over the police's high-profile crackdown on the pro-democracy figures.

Chief Executive John Lee expressed his support for the police's efforts in arresting the activists who are now based in the U.S., Britain, Canada, and Australia. At his weekly press briefing, Lee said anyone, including their friends and relatives, who offered information leading to their arrests would be eligible for the bounties offered by the police.

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