Hong Kong raises bounties in hunt for democracy activists

Hong Kong police offer HK$1 million rewards for information on dissidents overseas, including Simon Cheng, Frances Hui, and Joey Siu, who have committed offenses under the national security law. Concerns rise over a crackdown on rights and diminishing rule of law in Hong Kong. US State Department condemns the actions taken by Hong Kong authorities. Hong Kong's Security Bureau states that the security law has extraterritorial effect. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee vows to pursue activists for life.

Dec 15, 2023 - 09:30
Hong Kong raises bounties in hunt for democracy activists
Hong Kong police offer HK$1 million rewards for information on dissidents overseas, including Simon Cheng, Frances Hui, and Joey Siu, who have committed offenses under the national security law. Concerns rise over a crackdown on rights and diminishing rule of law in Hong Kong. US State Department condemns the actions taken by Hong Kong authorities. Hong Kong's Security Bureau states that the security law has extraterritorial effect. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee vows to pursue activists for life.