U.S. Slams Hong Kong’s Issuance of Overseas Arrest Warrants

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On Saturday, the United States expressed strong disapproval over Hong Kong’s issuance of arrest warrants targeting foreign-based activists, including those residing in the U.S. This move has sparked significant international concern.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken firmly stated that the U.S. would not tolerate any attempts by the Hong Kong government to use its national security laws to silence or intimidate Americans or anyone on American soil. He further condemned the Hong Kong administration, noting that its actions continued to undermine the autonomy promised to Hong Kong’s people following the 1997 handover.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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What was the United States' reaction to Hong Kong's issuance of arrest warrants targeting foreign-based activists, including those residing in the U.S.?

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October 8, 2025

A. The U.S. expressed strong disapproval and condemned the actions as undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy. B. The U.S. remained neutral and did not comment on the situation. C. The U.S. supported the Hong Kong government's actions to maintain national security. D. The U.S. offered diplomatic support to the activists targeted by the arrest warrants.

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