Hong Kong Cancels Passports of Seven Activists, Including Ted Hui and Anna Kwok, Issues HK$1 Million Bounties for Six More

Dec 24, 2024, 09:02 AM

On December 24, 2024, the Hong Kong government canceled the HKSAR passports of seven activists, labeling them as 'absconders' under the National Security Law (NSL) and Article 23 provisions. The activists affected include Ted Hui Chi-fung, Anna Kwok, Elmer Yuen, Kevin Yam, Frances Hui, Joey Siu, and Dennis Kwok, each of whom has a bounty of HK$1 million (approximately $130,000) placed on them for allegedly violating national security laws. The announcement coincided with the issuance of new arrest warrants for six additional activists, including Carmen Lau, Tony Chung, and Chloe Cheung, who also face the same HK$1 million bounties. This move is part of a broader crackdown on pro-democracy advocates by the Hong Kong authorities, which has intensified over recent months, particularly targeting those residing overseas. The actions have drawn international criticism and concerns regarding transnational repression, particularly from the United States and the United Kingdom.