UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists
Summary
The UK criticized Hong Kong's offer of cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of pro-democracy activists living abroad. Hong Kong authorities are offering between $25,000 and $125,000 for tips on 19 individuals, who are accused of violating a national security law. China called the criticism "interference."Key Facts
- The UK condemned Hong Kong's cash offer for help in arresting pro-democracy activists.
- Rewards between $25,000 and $125,000 are offered for information on 19 activists.
- The activists are accused of breaking China's national security law from 2020.
- This is at least the third time Hong Kong has issued such appeals.
- Former Hong Kong lawmaker Nathan Law and others are on the rewards list.
- In 2021, about 150,000 Hong Kong residents moved to the UK under a special visa.
- The UK has removed Hong Kong from its Extradition Act to protect activists.
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