China says bounty on Hong Kong democracy activists ‘necessary and justified’
China has said the contentious bounty announced by the Hong Kong police for information about dissidents taking refuge abroad was “justified” amid overwhelming criticism from foreign governments and human rights groups.
A reward of $1m Hong Kong (£100,942) was announced in exchange for information to aid the arrest who are accused of violating the semi-autonomous region’s national security law, the announcement of which led to widespread protests in 2019.
