Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and offered cash bounties for information leading to the capture of 19 pro-democracy activists living abroad, including citizens of the UK, Australia, and Canada. The activists are accused of subversion and involvement in the 'Hong Kong Parliament,' a group advocating for democratic reforms. Western governments, especially the UK, have strongly condemned the move, calling it an example of transnational repression and a violation of international norms. Hong Kong and Beijing officials have dismissed the criticism as biased and untrue. The incident has intensified concerns about the reach of Hong Kong's national security law and its impact on free speech and political activism worldwide.
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