Hong Kong Activists Abroad Face Arrest in Security Law Crackdown

Hong Kong's national security police have announced arrest warrants for 19 activists residing overseas. The accusation centers on charges of subversion under a stringent national security law, marking the largest tally of such cases to date.

The activists are alleged to have been involved with the 'Hong Kong Parliament,' a group authorities claim aimed to undermine state power. These charges come under Beijing's 2020 security law implemented following extensive pro-democracy protests in 2019. Among the accused are figures like businessman Elmer Yuen and commentator Victor Ho.

The police maintain that the group's efforts aimed to unlawfully overturn the governments of China and Hong Kong. They warned that the offenders could potentially receive reduced sentences if they surrender and assist with further investigations. Critics argue that the law is being used to suppress dissent in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)