China defends bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents abroad

[Collection]China defends bounties for the capture of Hong Kong dissidents who have fled abroad, despite criticism from foreign governments and human rights groups. The bounties offer rewards for information leading to the capture of 13 opposition figures accused of violating Hong Kong's National Security Law. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning states that the arrest orders are necessary, justified, and in line with international law and practice. Mao also argues that other countries have similar extraterritorial aspects to their national security laws.