Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for 19 pro-democracy activists living overseas, accusing them of subversion and involvement with the unofficial 'Hong Kong Parliament.' The move has sparked widespread condemnation from Western governments, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, who view the bounties as an alarming example of transnational repression and a threat to international legal norms and sovereignty. Critics argue that Hong Kong's actions are an attempt to silence dissent and intimidate activists abroad, undermining freedoms of expression and assembly. The Hong Kong government has defended its actions as lawful, while dismissing foreign criticism as 'smears.' The controversy highlights escalating tensions between China and Western nations over human rights and the reach of national security laws.
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