Text/Jun Jian
According to a report by Global Network on the 14th, the Hong Kong Police National Security Department has announced an increase of HK$5 million in bonuses, with the goal of wanting 5 overseas fugitives, and the bonus for each pursued person will reach HK$1 million.
(Hong Kong Police Force National Security Department press conference)
Hong Kong police confirmed that in July this year, Nathan Law and other 8 fugitives were wanted, each with a bonus of HK$1 million. This time, the additional wanted persons include three men and two women, who, like the eight who had previously fled overseas, are suspected of continuing to commit crimes related to endangering national security. The Hong Kong Security Bureau has stated that it will fully support the Hong Kong police in arresting these fugitives suspected of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law.
(5 people wanted)
It is worth noting that for Zhou Ting, who abandoned bail and fled, the Hong Kong police also issued an "ultimatum" - if she did not report back within the time limit, then the Hong Kong police would also list her as a fugitive.
(Zhou Ting)
Zhou Ting, Luo Guancong, Wong Chi-fung and others can be called "a gang", and they are all engaged in acts that endanger the country. And she also showed favor to Japan in various ways, and even publicly "thanked Japan". But even so, she was given a chance at leniency. If it weren't for the Hong Kong police giving her permission to leave the country, she would not have been able to go to Canada under the pretext of completing her studies. As Hong Kong's Secretary for Security, Tang Ping-keung, pointed out, the police gave her a chance, but she broke her word again. Zhou Ting's actions not only angered the people of Hong Kong, but also actually "affected" other suspects. Because Zhou Ting's absconding from bail means that it is very difficult for other suspects to apply for bail and other measures.
(Law Guancong, Wong Chi-fung, Zhou Ting)
And Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee also clearly warned Zhou Ting that if she really refused to come back, the Hong Kong police would also pursue her with all their might. As long as you don't turn yourself in, you will be a fugitive and face hunting for the rest of your life.
(John Lee)
Whether it is Zhou Ting or these people who are now wanted, they all have an illusory expectation, that is, they think that they can continue to do things if they go overseas. However, the media believes that such escapees will only gain some attention for a short period of time, and then fade out of public view. In many cases, the so-called "resistance" of these people is actually just a show, in vain.
(Flag-raising event of the Hong Kong Security Bureau)
Moreover, these people who have escaped, they have a lot to do with Hong Kong. For example, Luo Guancong who ran out, his family is still in Hong Kong, and now his brother is still calling on his younger brother to come back and face everything he should face. The same is true for Zhou Ting, even if she goes to Canada, her identity as a Hong Kong person is still there, and the contact with family and friends is still there.
(Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has previously responded to Zhou Ting's flight)
What's more, running out doesn't mean you can't catch it. With the increase of China's influence, more and more international affairs cannot be bypassed from China. This means that more and more countries will actively choose to cooperate with China. Those who escaped, as long as they were listed as fugitives, meant that they would always be hunted down, and one day, they would have to come back to face their crimes and face the law.