China defends bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents abroad

Hong Kong police announce a new list of five Hongkongers that they want to arrest for alleged national security crimes (AP)

China has defended controversial bounties offered for the capture of Hong Kong dissidents who have fled abroad that have been heavily criticised by foreign governments and human rights groups.

Rewards of one million Hong Kong dollars (£100,457) have been offered for information leading to the capture of 13 opposition figures accused of violating the semi-autonomous Chinese city’s sweeping National Security Law.