Introduction

Nathan Law left Hong Kong in 2020 after it became clear that his pro-democracy activism would very soon see him behind bars under the territory's new Beijing approved national security law. The Hong Kong authorities put a $1 million bounty on his head, declaring him a wanted man for secessionist activities and collusion with foreign forces. It is the latest move in a campaign of intensified repression, which has seen Hong Kong's pro-democracy political movement almost completely wiped out. Exiles try to rally international support for their cause. They want diplomatic and economic pressure to be ratcheted up on Beijing. But given Beijing's political, economic and security muscle, is this a struggle where might is bound to