Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for 19 pro-democracy activists living abroad, accusing them of subversion and involvement in the unofficial 'Hong Kong Parliament.' The move has sparked widespread condemnation from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and other Western nations, who view the bounties as an act of transnational repression and a threat to international legal norms and state sovereignty. Many of the targeted activists are citizens or residents of countries outside Hong Kong, raising concerns about the reach of Beijing's national security law. Critics argue that these actions are designed to intimidate and silence dissent among Hong Kongers overseas. The controversy has further strained relations between China and several Western governments.
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