UK Catholic parliamentarians and other public figures have expressed their support for exiled Hong Kong democracy activists after the territory’s authorities issued arrest warrants and HK$1 million bounties for eight prominent exiles from the territory on Monday.
This episode marks the first time Hong Kong police have issued warrants for activists who left the territory over fears they could fail jail time over charges of “collusion with foreign forces” against its pro-Beijing authorities.
The announcement coincided with events commemorating the 26th anniversary of the UK’s handover of Hong Kong to China on 1 July 1997.
