Hong Kong's national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas pro-democracy activists, accusing them of subversion under the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020. These individuals are members of the so-called "Hong Kong Parliament," including US-based media figure Gong Xiaoxia. Among the 19, four activists—Yuen Kwong-yee, Ho Leung-mau, Fok Ka-chi, and Choi Ming-ta—were previously wanted on other national security charges with bounties of HK$1 million (approximately US$127,000). The remaining 15 activists now have bounties of HK$200,000 each for information leading to their arrest. The announcement marks the largest number of such warrants issued to date. The move has drawn condemnation from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, particularly criticizing the offering of bounties for activists living abroad. Separately, Macau authorities arrested former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam-san on charges of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. This is Macau's first enforcement action under its national security law since its enactment in 2009 and amendment in 2023. Au Kam-san was taken into custody by the judicial police, and his wife was summoned to the prosecutor's office.
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