Overview
- Hong Kong national security police have charged Kwok Yin-sang, the 68-year-old father of activist Anna Kwok, for allegedly handling her financial assets by altering her insurance policy to withdraw funds.
- Anna Kwok’s 35-year-old brother was also arrested for assisting with the asset handling but has been released on bail pending further investigation.
- Anna Kwok, based in the United States, is among 19 overseas activists wanted by Hong Kong authorities and faces a HK$1 million bounty for accusations of colluding with foreign forces.
- The United States has condemned Hong Kong's actions, criticizing the harassment of family members of pro-democracy activists living abroad.
- Chinese and Hong Kong officials defend the national security law, claiming it has restored stability and safeguarded economic growth in the region.