Hong Kong's national security police issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas activists, accusing them of subversion under the city's national security law. This is the largest tally to date. The accused are said to have organized a pro-democracy group, intended to achieve self-determination and draft a constitution. Some named, including businessman Elmer Yuen and activist Tony Choi, have previous arrest warrants, while police may make further arrests. The UK condemned this as transnational repression damaging Hong Kong's international reputation.
Hong Kong's national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under a stringent national security law.
The activists are accused of having launched a referendum or run as candidates in the unofficial Hong Kong Parliament group, which authorities say aims to achieve self-determination.
Police said the organisation sought to overthrow the governments of China and Hong Kong by unlawful means, and that further arrests may follow.
The UK's foreign and home secretaries condemned the move in a joint statement, calling the arrests another example of transnational repression.
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