Hong Kong authorities have ramped up efforts to safeguard national security, targeting 16 overseas activists accused of undermining stability. Security Secretary Chris Tang Ping-keung invoked the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance on Monday to freeze assets, restrict property dealings, and revoke passports for those linked to alleged subversive activities abroad.
Who Are the Wanted Individuals? 🕵️♂️
The 16 absconders—including prominent names like Feng Chongyi and Chan Lai-chun—are accused of organizing the 'Hong Kong Parliament,' a group labeled as subversive. They’re currently hiding in countries like the UK, US, Australia, and China's Taiwan region, according to officials.
What’s at Stake? 🔒
Measures include bans on financial transactions, property activities, and partnerships with the fugitives. A government spokesperson emphasized that these steps aim to 'counter smear campaigns' against China and Hong Kong, calling the activists 'lawless criminals.'
Global Implications 🌐
This move follows a July 2024 police warrant offering rewards for 19 individuals, three of whom were already sanctioned earlier. The crackdown highlights Hong Kong’s intensified focus on cross-border security threats amid rising geopolitical tensions.
