Carmen Lau, a pro-democracy activist who fled Hong Kong in 2021, has been targeted with “wanted” posters offering a reward of 1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to her arrest. The posters were sent to residents in Maidenhead, U.K., where Lau’s neighbors received them. Lau, who has not lived in Hong Kong since 2021, feels unsafe at her current address and is considering relocating. The posters, containing personal information about Lau, were part of an effort to silence and intimidate members of the pro-democracy diaspora who have fled Hong Kong to escape Chinese law enforcement. The accusations against Lau stem from violating Hong Kong’s national security law. Lau, along with other activists, has been subjected to harassment, with her relatives being questioned by the Hong Kong police. Concerns about Chinese interference in the U.K. have been raised, with authorities investigating the origin of the posters. British lawmakers have criticized the Chinese government’s plan to build a “mega embassy” in London, fearing it could be used to intimidate and harass dissidents. The British government has condemned attempts by foreign governments to interfere with critics overseas, emphasizing the need to report such incidents to the police. Lau remains determined to continue her activism despite the threats against her, highlighting the importance of standing up against oppression.
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