Beijing Targets UK-based Hong Kong Activists as Families Face Pressure at Home – The Diplomat

Hong Kong national security police have questioned the uncle and aunt of pro-democracy activist Carmen Lau, who is accused of inciting secession and colluding with foreign forces under the National Security Law. Lau, now based in the U.S., faces charges for advocating Hong Kong’s independence and inciting blank votes, part of a broader effort by Hong Kong authorities to silence critics abroad by targeting their families. The NSL grants extraterritorial jurisdiction, allowing authorities to pursue individuals globally, leading to the issuance of arrest warrants for multiple overseas dissidents, as Hong Kong police intensify efforts to extend their reach beyond the city’s borders.

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