Hong Kong Police's Controversial Bounty on Exiled Democracy Activists

Hong Kong police have offered a reward of up to 1 million Hong Kong dollars ($127,000) for information leading to the arrest of activists who fled the city's crackdown on dissent. Charges have been announced against eight individuals residing in the United States, Australia, and Britain, marking the first time a cash reward has been offered for individuals living abroad accused of violating the national security law. Human rights groups criticize the move as an attempt to silence and intimidate critics, even after they have been forced to leave home. The activists are accused of collusion with foreign forces, incitement of secession or subversion, and the alleged violations focus on advocacy from late 2020 to 2023.