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Dec. 4, 2023, 9:42 a.m.
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return
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Chow, who played a leading role in the 2019 pro-democracy protests, is the latest dissident to flee Beijing's crackdown.

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return

A prominent Hong Kong activist who played a leading role in the 2019 antigovernment protests has announced she will not return to the city amid fears for her safety. Agnes Chow, who has been studying in Canada, announced in a social media post on Sunday night that she will not meet bail conditions requiring her return. List 2 of 4 Hong Kong denies visa to prominent Tiananmen Square scholar. List 3 of 4 Trial of Hong Kong activists under China-imposed law enters home straight. List 4 of 4 Hong Kong journalist reported missing after trip to China. In a statement issued on Monday, Hong Kong police condemned Chow for "Challenging the rule of law". Nathan Law sought refuge in the United Kingdom, and a reward of 1 million Hong Kong dollars was offered by the police in July for information leading to his apprehension.

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