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China tells Cleverly to stop ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong amid arrest warrants row

The Foreign Secretary criticised the warrants issued for eight pro-democracy activists living in exile.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Hong Kong places ‘bounties’ on activists abroad

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader has called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in, a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the Chinese territory’s national security law.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Bounties on exiled Hong Kong activists show the ambitious reach of China’s political repression

The Hong Kong government has extended its efforts to suppress political dissent overseas, issuing arrest warrants for eight exiled pro-democracy figures and offering bounties of HK$1 million (around A$191,000) each.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023

Australia, UK, US condemn Hong Kong bounty for exiled activists

Police offer 1 million Hong Kong dollars for each of the activists whom they accuse of endangering national security.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Once ’empowered’ Hong Kong activists face new security law

China’s National Security Law has all but extinguished criticism, but more legislation on security is expected.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Minister suggests rate pause based on uncertain outlook – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023

Morning Mail: Hong Kong bounty on Australian lawyer, Hanson’s voice tactic, Israel targets West Bank

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for eight exiles, including two people living in Australia, and borrowers face tense wait before latest Reserve Bank decision

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023

UK hits out at Hong Kong police’s warrants for arrests of exiled activists

A bounty of one million Hong Kong dollars has been offered for information leading to arrests.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 political activists living in exile

Hong Kong accuses them of violating China's national security law, and is offering a bounty for their capture. The eight, including activist Nathan Law, are wanted for "collusion with foreign forces."

WEKU · Jul 3, 2023

Hong Kong police offer rewards for arrests of 8 overseas pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong police have accused eight self-exiled pro-democracy activists of violating the territory’s harsh National Security Law and offered rewards of $127,600 each for information leading to their arrests

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023