Australian PM criticises Hong Kong over pursuit of activists

Australian pro-democracy lawyer and activist Kevin Yam (AuBC/AP)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised authorities in Hong Kong over their pursuit of two pro-democracy activists who live in Australia.

Hong Kong’s chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists who live in the UK, Australia, United States and Canada will be pursued for life for alleged national security offences.